Want to master “Reunirse” conjugations fast?

This short audio loop makes it easy to memorize the forms for the Imperfect Tense — just press play.

🔊 Audio plays automatically on a loop – makes memorization easy. While the audio plays, follow the chart below to reinforce what you hear.

Conjugation Chart

“Reunirse” (to meet) in the Imperfect Tense

Learn Faster with Loop-Based Learning

• 🧠 Activates natural language processing in the brain
• 🔄 Makes conjugations feel automatic
• 📝 Reduces mental effort compared to rote memorization
• 💡 Builds fluency through repetition

Unlike traditional methods that rely on memorizing rules and grammar drills, our approach mimics how native speakers naturally acquire language—by hearing patterns repeatedly in context. This activates your brain’s phonological loop, making verb forms feel familiar and automatic.

To learn more about the science behind this technique, read our detailed article: The Neuroscience of Language Learning: How Listening on a Loop Strengthens Your Fluency

Understanding the Imperfect Tense of “Reunirse”

The Imperfect Tense of Reunirse is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, for example: Nos reuníamos cada verano en la playa. (We used to gather every summer at the beach.)

Reunirse is a regular -ir verb, so its Imperfect Tense conjugations follow the typical pattern for that verb type.

How to Use Reunirse in the Imperfect Tense

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

Gathering or meeting up: For example, Nos reuníamos en la plaza todos los domingos. (We used to gather in the town square every Sunday.)

Assembling or coming together: For example, La familia se reunía en Navidad. (The family would get together at Christmas.)

Holding a meeting: For example, Los empleados se reunían cada lunes. (The employees would meet every Monday.)

Colloquial usage: For example, Nos reuníamos a chismear sobre el vecindario. (We would get together to gossip about the neighborhood.)

Real Life Examples of Reunirse in the Imperfect Tense

Cuando era niño, mi familia se reunía todos los domingos para comer juntos. (When I was a child, my family would gather every Sunday to eat together.)

Antes de la pandemia, los amigos se reunían en el parque para jugar al fútbol. (Before the pandemic, friends would meet up at the park to play soccer.)

El equipo de trabajo se reunía cada lunes por la mañana para discutir los proyectos de la semana. (The work team would meet every Monday morning to discuss the week’s projects.)

En la universidad, el grupo de estudio se reunía en la biblioteca para preparar los exámenes. (In college, the study group would meet at the library to prepare for exams.)

Durante las vacaciones, la familia extendida se reunía en la casa de la abuela para celebrar. (During the holidays, the extended family would gather at grandma’s house to celebrate.)

Antes de los conciertos, los fans se reunían afuera del estadio para hacer fila. (Before concerts, fans would gather outside the stadium to line up.)

Cada año, los activistas se reunían en la plaza principal para protestar por los derechos humanos. (Every year, activists would gather in the main square to protest for human rights.)

En la escuela secundaria, el club de ajedrez se reunía los viernes después de clases. (In high school, the chess club would meet on Fridays after classes.)

Cuando era joven, mis amigos y yo nos reuníamos en el parque para pasar el rato. (When I was young, my friends and I would hang out at the park.)

Antes de las elecciones, los candidatos se reunían con los votantes para discutir sus plataformas. (Before elections, candidates would meet with voters to discuss their platforms.)

En la oficina, los empleados se reunían alrededor de la máquina de café para charlar. (At the office, employees would gather around the coffee machine to chat.)

Cada verano, la familia se reunía en la playa para unas vacaciones juntos. (Every summer, the family would gather at the beach for a vacation together.)

Después del trabajo, los compañeros se reunían en el bar para tomar unas cervezas. (After work, colleagues would meet up at the bar for some beers.)

En la universidad, el club de debate se reunía los miércoles para practicar sus habilidades de oratoria. (In college, the debate club would meet on Wednesdays to practice their public speaking skills.)

Antes de los partidos de fútbol, los fanáticos se reunían en las calles para celebrar. (Before soccer games, fans would gather in the streets to celebrate.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Reunirse (to meet) in the Imperfect Tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

This post covers Latin American Spanish. For Castilian Spanish, click here

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.