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Conjugation Chart of “Decaer” (to decline) in the Imperfect Tense
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | decaía |
| Tú | decaías |
| Él / Ella / Usted | decaía |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | decaíamos |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | decaíais |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | decaían |
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Understanding the Imperfect Tense of “Decaer”
The Imperfect Tense of decaer is used to describe an ongoing or repeated action in the past, for example, Ella decaía de ánimo cada vez que pensaba en su situación. (She would become discouraged every time she thought about her situation.)
This verb follows the accented -ía conjugation pattern in the Imperfect Tense, which is common for verbs with stems ending in a vowel.
How to Use Decaer in the Imperfect Tense
The imperfect tense of decaer is used to describe an ongoing or repeated action in the past, or to set the scene for another past action.
To decline or deteriorate: For example, la salud de mi abuelo decaía poco a poco (my grandfather’s health was declining little by little). This can refer to physical decline, but also to deteriorating circumstances or situations.
To lose strength or intensity: For example, el viento decaía por la noche (the wind was losing strength at night). This usage can apply to physical forces, emotions, or even people’s energy levels.
To decrease or diminish: For example, las ventas decaían cada mes (sales were decreasing every month). This meaning relates to a gradual reduction in quantity or level.
To lose spirit or enthusiasm (colloquial): For example, decaía cada vez que tenía que estudiar (he/she would lose enthusiasm whenever he/she had to study). This informal usage suggests a waning of motivation or drive.
Real Life Examples of Decaer in the Imperfect Tense
Cuando era niño, mi salud decaía con frecuencia. (When I was a child, my health often declined.)
El equipo decaía en el último cuarto del partido. (The team was declining in the last quarter of the game.)
La calidad del aire decaía debido a la contaminación industrial. (Air quality was declining due to industrial pollution.)
Su entusiasmo decaía a medida que se acercaba la fecha límite. (Their enthusiasm was declining as the deadline approached.)
La popularidad del programa decaía después de varias temporadas aburridas. (The show’s popularity was declining after several boring seasons.)
El nivel de vida decaía en algunas regiones debido a la recesión económica. (The standard of living was declining in some regions due to the economic recession.)
La moral de los empleados decaía a causa de las largas horas de trabajo. (Employee morale was declining due to the long working hours.)
El rendimiento académico decaía cuando los estudiantes no dormían lo suficiente. (Academic performance was declining when students didn’t get enough sleep.)
La calidad de los servicios públicos decaía debido a los recortes presupuestarios. (The quality of public services was declining due to budget cuts.)
La salud mental de la población decaía durante los períodos de estrés prolongado. (The mental health of the population was declining during periods of prolonged stress.)
El interés por el deporte decaía entre los jóvenes debido a la falta de instalaciones adecuadas. (Interest in sports was declining among young people due to a lack of adequate facilities.)
La confianza del consumidor decaía a medida que aumentaba la inflación. (Consumer confidence was declining as inflation rose.)
La calidad de vida decaía en las zonas urbanas debido a la contaminación y el tráfico. (Quality of life was declining in urban areas due to pollution and traffic.)
La productividad laboral decaía cuando los empleados se sentían desmoralizados. (Labor productivity was declining when employees felt demoralized.)
El turismo decaía en la región debido a la inestabilidad política. (Tourism was declining in the region due to political instability.)
Conjugation Chart with English Translations
Conjugations of Decaer (to decline) in the Imperfect Tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo decaía | I was declining |
| Tú decaías | You were declining |
| Él / Ella / Usted decaía | He / She / You (formal) was declining |
| Nosotros / Nosotras decaíamos | We were declining |
| Vosotros / Vosotras decaíais | You all were declining |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes decaían | They / You all (formal) were declining |
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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.