The Imperfect Tense of conversar is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, for example, Yo conversaba con mis amigos todas las noches. (I used to chat with my friends every night.)

Conversar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the Imperfect Tense follow the standard pattern for that verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Conversar (to converse) in the Imperfect Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):

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

Describing an ongoing action in the past: For example, Conversábamos sobre nuestros planes de vacaciones. (We were discussing our vacation plans.)

Describing a repeated or habitual action in the past: For example, Cuando éramos niños, conversábamos durante horas. (When we were kids, we used to chat for hours.)

Describing a past action without a specific beginning or end: For example, Anoche conversábamos tranquilamente en el jardín. (Last night we were conversing calmly in the garden.)

Describing a past action that was interrupted: For example, Conversábamos sobre el trabajo cuando de repente sonó el timbre. (We were discussing work when suddenly the doorbell rang.)

Describing a past action that was simultaneous with another action: For example, Mientras conversábamos, empezó a llover. (While we were conversing, it started to rain.)

Examples

Examples of Conversar in the Imperfect Tense

Yo conversaba con mis amigos sobre los últimos acontecimientos políticos. (I was discussing the latest political events with my friends.)

Ellos conversaban animadamente mientras esperaban la llegada del autobús. (They were chatting animatedly while waiting for the bus to arrive.)

Nosotros conversábamos sobre nuestros planes de viaje durante la cena. (We were discussing our travel plans during dinner.)

Tú conversabas con el camarero sobre las especialidades del restaurante. (You were talking to the waiter about the restaurant’s specialties.)

Vosotros conversabais sobre los últimos estrenos de cine. (You all were discussing the latest movie releases.)

Ella conversaba con su jefe sobre las nuevas estrategias de marketing. (She was discussing new marketing strategies with her boss.)

Ustedes conversaban sobre los preparativos para la fiesta sorpresa. (You were talking about the preparations for the surprise party.)

Yo conversaba con mi abuela sobre las tradiciones familiares. (I was chatting with my grandmother about family traditions.)

Ellos conversaban en voz baja para no molestar a los demás. (They were talking in a low voice so as not to disturb others.)

Nosotros conversábamos sobre los desafíos de criar a nuestros hijos. (We were discussing the challenges of raising our children.)

Tú conversabas con tu compañero de trabajo sobre el próximo proyecto. (You were talking to your coworker about the upcoming project.)

Vosotros conversabais sobre los últimos chismes de la oficina. (You all were gossiping about the latest office rumors.)

Ella conversaba con su mejor amiga sobre sus problemas personales. (She was confiding in her best friend about her personal issues.)

Ustedes conversaban sobre los planes para las vacaciones de verano. (You were discussing plans for the summer vacation.)

Yo conversaba con el guía turístico sobre la historia de la ciudad. (I was conversing with the tour guide about the city’s history.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Conversar (to converse) in the Imperfect Tense 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.