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Past Continuous

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Past Continuous

Yesterday I was visiting my friend Jimena.

The best answer is:

Ayer estuve visitando a mi amiga Jimena.

Is it incorrect to say    estaba visitando  OR   visitaba   ?

I can't find any lessons on the differences.

Gracias

This question relates to:Spanish writing exercise "My friend Jimena"

Freeform Writing Exercise B2

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Marcos G.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

I just happened to remember a lesson on this and found the link: 

  The Spanish imperfect progressive vs the Spanish preterite progressive (was +ing)   

 There’s also a link at the bottom of this lesson about using the imperfect.

HTH!  

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Past Continuous

Yesterday I was visiting my friend Jimena.

The best answer is:

Ayer estuve visitando a mi amiga Jimena.

Is it incorrect to say    estaba visitando  OR   visitaba   ?

I can't find any lessons on the differences.

Gracias

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