Is there a rule for choosing between the preterite + present participle and the imperfect + present participle eg:
Estuvimos hablando con la gente/Estábamos hablando con la gente
using the present participle in the past
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Elvira N.Kwiziq community member
using the present participle in the past
This question relates to:Spanish lesson "Forming the progressive imperfect with estar + present participle (El Imperfecto progresivo/continuo)"
Asked 4 years ago
InmaNative Spanish expert teacher in Kwiziq
Hola Elvira,
yes, there is a difference in using one or the other in Spanish. Here is a lesson dealing with this precise topic. Have a look here.
I hope it helps.
Saludos
Inma
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