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Conjugation Chart of “Secar” (to dry) in the Imperfect Tense

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Understanding the Imperfect Tense of “Secar”

The Imperfect Tense of secar is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, for example: Yo secaba la ropa al sol. (I used to dry the clothes in the sun.)

Secar is a regular -ar verb, so its Imperfect Tense conjugations follow the typical pattern for that verb type.

How to Use Secar in the Imperfect Tense

The imperfect tense of secar is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past.

Drying something: Por ejemplo, yo secaba la ropa al sol (I used to dry the clothes in the sun).

Becoming dry: Por ejemplo, el piso se secaba rápido después de limpiarlo (the floor used to dry quickly after cleaning it).

Figurative meaning: Por ejemplo, me secaba los ojos de tanto llorar (I dried my eyes from crying so much). This can also mean “I ran out of tears from crying so much.”

Slang/Idiomatic: Secarse can mean to give up or quit, for example me sequé en el examen (I gave up on the exam).

Real Life Examples of Secar in the Imperfect Tense

Cuando secaba la ropa, siempre me aseguraba de colgarla al sol. (When I was drying the clothes, I always made sure to hang them in the sun.)

Mi abuela secaba las hierbas en el patio trasero para usarlas en sus recetas. (My grandmother used to dry herbs in the backyard to use in her recipes.)

El camarero secaba las mesas después de limpiarlas con un trapo húmedo. (The waiter was drying the tables after wiping them down with a damp cloth.)

Después de bañarme, secaba mi cabello con una toalla antes de peinarlo. (After showering, I would dry my hair with a towel before combing it.)

Cuando llovía, secábamos nuestros zapatos en la entrada para no ensuciar el piso. (When it rained, we would dry our shoes at the entrance to avoid dirtying the floor.)

El pintor secaba la pared con un secador antes de aplicar la siguiente capa de pintura. (The painter was drying the wall with a dryer before applying the next coat of paint.)

Después de lavar los platos, secaba cada uno con un paño de cocina limpio. (After washing the dishes, I would dry each one with a clean kitchen towel.)

Cuando secaba mi sudor después del ejercicio, me sentía renovado y listo para continuar con mi día. (When I was drying my sweat after exercising, I felt refreshed and ready to continue with my day.)

El mecánico secaba el motor con un paño antes de volver a armarlo. (The mechanic was drying the engine with a cloth before reassembling it.)

Después de nadar en la piscina, secábamos nuestros cuerpos con toallas de playa antes de vestirnos. (After swimming in the pool, we would dry our bodies with beach towels before getting dressed.)

La lavandera secaba la ropa al aire libre, aprovechando el calor del sol. (The laundress was drying the clothes outdoors, taking advantage of the sun’s heat.)

Cuando secaba mis lágrimas, me sentía mejor y lista para enfrentar el día. (When I was drying my tears, I felt better and ready to face the day.)

El jardinero secaba las hojas caídas con una sopladora antes de recogerlas. (The gardener was drying the fallen leaves with a blower before collecting them.)

Después de lavar el auto, secábamos la carrocería con un paño suave para evitar rayones. (After washing the car, we would dry the body with a soft cloth to avoid scratches.)

El cocinero secaba las verduras con un paño de cocina antes de cortarlas. (The cook was drying the vegetables with a kitchen towel before cutting them.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Secar (to dry) in the Imperfect Tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperfect tense is also known as the Past Imperfect, Descriptive Past, Past Progressive, or Imperfect Indicative in English, and as Pretérito Imperfecto, Copretérito, Imperfecto de Indicativo, or Pasado Descriptivo in Spanish.