The Imperfect Tense of Aconsejar is used to describe actions that were ongoing or repeated in the past, for example, Yo te aconsejaba comer más frutas. (I used to advise you to eat more fruits.)
Aconsejar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the Imperfect Tense follow the standard pattern for this verb type.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Aconsejar (to advise) in the Imperfect Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | aconsejaba |
| Tú | aconsejabas |
| Él / Ella / Usted | aconsejaba |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | aconsejábamos |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | aconsejaban |
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Usage of Aconsejar in the Imperfect Tense
The imperfect tense of aconsejar is used to describe ongoing or repeated advice in the past.
Giving advice: For example, Yo le aconsejaba que estudiara más (I advised him/her to study more). This meaning conveys the act of offering counsel or recommendations.
Suggesting: For example, Mi mamá me aconsejaba comer más frutas (My mom advised me to eat more fruits). This usage implies making a suggestion or proposal.
Recommending (colloquial): For example, Te aconsejaba no meterte con esa gente (I advised you not to get involved with those people). In informal contexts, it can mean strongly recommending against something.
Urging (idiomatic): For example, Siempre me aconsejaba que me cuidara (He/she always advised me to take care of myself). Idiomatically, it can convey urging or insisting on a course of action.
Examples
Examples of Aconsejar in the Imperfect Tense
Mis padres siempre me aconsejaban que estudiara mucho. (My parents always advised me to study a lot.)
El entrenador aconsejaba a los jugadores que se mantuvieran hidratados durante el partido. (The coach advised the players to stay hydrated during the game.)
La abuela aconsejaba usar remedios caseros para curar resfriados. (Grandma advised using home remedies to cure colds.)
El psicólogo aconsejaba hacer ejercicio regularmente para reducir el estrés. (The psychologist advised doing exercise regularly to reduce stress.)
Mi amigo aconsejaba no salir de fiesta tan seguido para ahorrar dinero. (My friend advised not going out partying so often to save money.)
La maestra aconsejaba leer en voz alta para mejorar la pronunciación. (The teacher advised reading out loud to improve pronunciation.)
El mecánico aconsejaba cambiar el aceite del carro cada 5,000 kilómetros. (The mechanic advised changing the car’s oil every 5,000 kilometers.)
Mi tía aconsejaba comer más frutas y verduras para una dieta saludable. (My aunt advised eating more fruits and vegetables for a healthy diet.)
El guía turístico aconsejaba visitar los museos temprano para evitar las multitudes. (The tour guide advised visiting the museums early to avoid crowds.)
La estilista aconsejaba usar protector solar para proteger la piel del sol. (The stylist advised using sunscreen to protect the skin from the sun.)
El consejero vocacional aconsejaba explorar diferentes carreras antes de tomar una decisión. (The career counselor advised exploring different careers before making a decision.)
La nutricionista aconsejaba comer porciones más pequeñas para bajar de peso. (The nutritionist advised eating smaller portions to lose weight.)
El instructor de yoga aconsejaba practicar la respiración profunda para reducir el estrés. (The yoga instructor advised practicing deep breathing to reduce stress.)
Mi jefe aconsejaba llegar temprano a las reuniones para dar una buena impresión. (My boss advised arriving early to meetings to make a good impression.)
El entrenador personal aconsejaba hacer ejercicios de fuerza para tonificar los músculos. (The personal trainer advised doing strength exercises to tone the muscles.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Aconsejar (to advise) in the Imperfect Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo aconsejaba | I was advising |
| Tú aconsejabas | You were advising |
| Él / Ella / Usted aconsejaba | He / She / You was advising |
| Nosotros / Nosotras aconsejábamos | We were advising |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes aconsejaban | They / You all were advising |
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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.