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Uses of Preterite
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Language - Spanish
11th Grade
03/29/2011
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Interrupting actions, two actions in the past. What tense is the interrupting verb in?
 Definition
preterite
Term
Describes a series of actions?
 Definition
preterite
Term
To describe an action that is tied to a specific point in time?
 Definition
preterite (last night, yesterday)
Term
Actions that have definite beginning and end?
 Definition
preterite
Term
Is it always obvious when a verb has a definite beginning and end?
 Definition
no, but sometimes it is implied or inferred
Term
Verbs that have an implied beginning or end?
 Definition
they are called "snap verbs" because they are quick.
ex: "cerro la ventana."
Term
What tense are snap verbs?
 Definition
preterite
Term
Abrir, snap verb?
 Definition
yes
Term
llegar, snap verb?
 Definition
yes.
Term
entrar, snap verb?
 Definition
preterite
Term
ver, snap verb?
 Definition
yes
Term
salir, snap verb?
 Definition
yes
Term
venir, snap verb?
 Definition
yes
Term
ir, snap verb?
 Definition
yes
Term
decir, snap verb?
 Definition
yes
Term
decir, snap verb?
 Definition
yes
Term
oir, snap verb?
 Definition
yes
Term
eschucar, snap verb?
 Definition
yes
Term
terminar, snap verb?
 Definition
yes
Term
empezar, snap verb?
 Definition
yes
Term
comenzar, snap verb?
 Definition
yes
Term
dar, snap verb?
 Definition
yes
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