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Learn Spanish with Spanish Playground: Past Tense and Vocabulary
In this blog post, we will learn about Spanish verbs in the preterite and imperfect tenses, as well as some basic vocabulary related to games and toys. We will also practice our listening skills by listening to a funny Spanish story narrated in the past tense.
Spanish Verbs in the Preterite and Imperfect Tenses
The preterite tense is used to talk about actions that happened in the past and are now finished. The imperfect tense is used to talk about actions that were happening in the past but were not necessarily finished.
Here are some common Spanish verbs in the preterite and imperfect tenses:
| Preterite | Imperfect |
|---|---|
| hablar (to speak) | hablaba (was speaking) |
| comer (to eat) | comía (was eating) |
| jugar (to play) | jugaba (was playing) |
| dormir (to sleep) | dormía (was sleeping) |
| leer (to read) | leía (was reading) |
Basic Vocabulary Related to Games and Toys
Here are some basic Spanish words related to games and toys:
- juguete (toy)
- muñeca (doll)
- pelota (ball)
- carro (car)
- tren (train)
- avión (airplane)
- barco (boat)
- juego (game)
- rompecabezas (puzzle)
- videojuego (video game)
Listening Practice: A Funny Spanish Story
Now that we have learned some basic Spanish verbs and vocabulary, let's practice our listening skills by listening to a funny Spanish story narrated in the past tense. The story is about Juan's visit to see his two-year-old niece.
You can watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
As you listen to the story, pay attention to the verbs that are used in the preterite and imperfect tenses. You can also try to identify the vocabulary words that you have learned.
Conclusion
In this blog post, we have learned about Spanish verbs in the preterite and imperfect tenses, as well as some basic vocabulary related to games and toys. We have also practiced our listening skills by listening to a funny Spanish story narrated in the past tense.
I hope you have enjoyed this blog post and that you have learned something new. If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment below.