Andar imperfect conjugation
Andar in the imperfect: andaba, andabas, andaba, andábamos, andabais, andaban.
- to walk; to go around; to be (in a state)
- irregular (preterite)
- Participle: andado
- Gerund: andando
Imperfect imperfecto
| yo | andaba |
|---|---|
| tú | andabas |
| él/ella/usted | andaba |
| nosotros | andábamos |
| vosotros | andabais |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | andaban |
How to use andar in the imperfect
The imperfect is regular: andaba, andabas, andaba, andábamos, andaban. Use it for past habits and states: De niño andaba descalzo. It also describes what someone was up to: Andaba buscando trabajo, He was looking for work. It is very common in casual storytelling. With machines and cars, no andaba means it wasn't working.
Examples
En esa época andaba buscando trabajo.
At that time I was looking for work.
De niños andábamos descalzos todo el verano.
As kids we went barefoot all summer.
El coche no andaba, así que llamamos a la grúa.
The car wouldn't start, so we called a tow truck.
Quick check: andar in the imperfect
More andar tenses
- All andar tenses
- Andar present
- Andar preterite
- Andar future
- Andar conditional
- Andar present subjunctive
- Andar affirmative commands
Other verbs in the imperfect
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