The Imperfect Tense of Exhibir is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, for example, Exhibía mis pinturas en la galería. (I used to exhibit my paintings at the gallery.)
Exhibir is a regular -ir verb, so its conjugations in the Imperfect Tense follow the regular pattern for this verb type.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Exhibir (to exhibit) in the Imperfect Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | exhibía |
| Tú | exhibías |
| Él / Ella / Usted | exhibía |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | exhibíamos |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | exhibíais |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | exhibían |
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Usage of Exhibir in the Imperfect Tense
The imperfect tense of exhibir is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, or to set the scene for another past action.
To display or show something: For example, El museo exhibía pinturas de artistas locales. (The museum was exhibiting paintings by local artists.)
To demonstrate or reveal something: For example, El niño exhibía un gran talento para la música. (The child was exhibiting a great talent for music.)
To flaunt or show off (colloquial): For example, Exhibía su nuevo coche a todos sus amigos. (He was showing off his new car to all his friends.)
To expose oneself indecently (rude): For example, El hombre exhibía sus partes íntimas en público. (The man was exposing his private parts in public.)
Examples
Examples of Exhibir in the Imperfect Tense
Cuando era niño, mi abuelo exhibía sus pinturas en la plaza del pueblo. (When he was a child, my grandfather exhibited his paintings in the town square.)
La galería de arte exhibía las obras de los artistas locales cada mes. (The art gallery exhibited the works of local artists every month.)
El museo exhibía una colección de antigüedades mayas durante el verano. (The museum exhibited a collection of Mayan antiquities during the summer.)
El equipo de fútbol exhibía su nuevo uniforme en el partido inaugural. (The soccer team exhibited their new uniform at the opening match.)
La compañía exhibía sus productos innovadores en la feria comercial. (The company exhibited its innovative products at the trade fair.)
El diseñador exhibía su nueva línea de ropa en la pasarela de moda. (The designer exhibited their new clothing line on the fashion runway.)
La banda de rock exhibía su talento en los conciertos locales. (The rock band exhibited their talent at local concerts.)
El chef exhibía sus habilidades culinarias en el programa de cocina. (The chef exhibited their culinary skills on the cooking show.)
La actriz exhibía su versatilidad en diferentes papeles. (The actress exhibited her versatility in different roles.)
El atleta exhibía su fuerza y resistencia en las competencias. (The athlete exhibited their strength and endurance in competitions.)
El escritor exhibía su talento literario en sus novelas aclamadas. (The writer exhibited their literary talent in their acclaimed novels.)
La empresa exhibía su compromiso con la sostenibilidad en sus prácticas comerciales. (The company exhibited its commitment to sustainability in its business practices.)
El científico exhibía sus descubrimientos en conferencias internacionales. (The scientist exhibited their discoveries at international conferences.)
La bailarina exhibía su gracia y elegancia en el escenario. (The dancer exhibited her grace and elegance on stage.)
El orador exhibía su elocuencia en los debates públicos. (The speaker exhibited their eloquence in public debates.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Exhibir (to exhibit) in the Imperfect Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo exhibía | I was exhibiting |
| Tú exhibías | You were exhibiting |
| Él / Ella / Usted exhibía | He / She / You (formal) was exhibiting |
| Nosotros / Nosotras exhibíamos | We were exhibiting |
| Vosotros / Vosotras exhibíais | You all were exhibiting |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes exhibían | They / You all (formal) were exhibiting |
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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.