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Conjugation Chart of “Componer” (to compose) in the Imperfect Tense

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Understanding the Imperfect Tense of “Componer”

The Imperfect Tense of componer is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, for example: Yo componía canciones cuando era joven. (I used to compose songs when I was young.)

Componer is a regular -er verb, so its conjugations in the Imperfect Tense follow the regular pattern for this verb type.

How to Use Componer in the Imperfect Tense

The imperfect tense of componer is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, as well as descriptions and states of being.

To compose or write: Por ejemplo, mi hermano componía canciones cuando era joven. (My brother used to compose songs when he was young.)

To repair or fix: Por ejemplo, el mecánico componía los coches averiados. (The mechanic used to fix broken cars.)

To arrange or put together: Por ejemplo, mi madre componía ramos de flores para las bodas. (My mother used to arrange flower bouquets for weddings.)

To make up or constitute: Por ejemplo, el equipo se componía de cinco jugadores. (The team was made up of five players.)

To behave or conduct oneself (colloquial): Por ejemplo, ¡Componte bien o te castigaré! (Behave yourself or I’ll punish you!)

Real Life Examples of Componer in the Imperfect Tense

Cuando era niño, mi abuelo componía canciones en su guitarra. (When he was a child, my grandfather composed songs on his guitar.)

Mi hermana componía poemas sobre la naturaleza. (My sister composed poems about nature.)

El músico componía la melodía mientras tocaba el piano. (The musician composed the melody while playing the piano.)

Los alumnos componían canciones en la clase de música. (The students composed songs in music class.)

El equipo componía nuevas estrategias para el próximo partido. (The team composed new strategies for the next game.)

El escritor componía un nuevo libro sobre sus viajes. (The writer composed a new book about his travels.)

La banda componía canciones pegadizas que todos tarareaban. (The band composed catchy songs that everyone hummed.)

El artista componía obras de arte abstractas con colores vibrantes. (The artist composed abstract works of art with vibrant colors.)

El chef componía platos deliciosos con ingredientes frescos. (The chef composed delicious dishes with fresh ingredients.)

El diseñador componía nuevos modelos de ropa para la próxima temporada. (The designer composed new clothing designs for the next season.)

El equipo de marketing componía una nueva campaña publicitaria. (The marketing team composed a new advertising campaign.)

El arquitecto componía planos detallados para el nuevo edificio. (The architect composed detailed plans for the new building.)

El coreógrafo componía una nueva rutina de baile para el espectáculo. (The choreographer composed a new dance routine for the show.)

El director componía la banda sonora para la película. (The director composed the soundtrack for the movie.)

El jardinero componía arreglos florales hermosos para las bodas. (The gardener composed beautiful floral arrangements for weddings.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Componer (to compose) in the Imperfect Tense (Castilian 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.