I don't understand why this is preterito imperfecto. "The little ones ate sweets and sandwiches at the party" does not sound like it's describing a situation. It sounds like an action completed in the past, therefore preterito indefinido. "The little ones were eating sweets and sandwiches at the party" sounds like it's describing a situation - but that's not what the question says.
Why Imperfecto?
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Jeff G.Kwiziq community member
Why Imperfecto?
This question relates to:Spanish lesson "Using the imperfect tense in Spanish to "describe" a situation in the past"
Asked 2 years ago
InmaKwiziq Head of Spanish, Native Spanish Teacher
Hola Jeff
The translation in English has been changed to "were eating" so it reflects more the descriptive usage. I hope it helps.
Gracias y saludos
Jeff G. asked:
Why Imperfecto?
I don't understand why this is preterito imperfecto. "The little ones ate sweets and sandwiches at the party" does not sound like it's describing a situation. It sounds like an action completed in the past, therefore preterito indefinido. "The little ones were eating sweets and sandwiches at the party" sounds like it's describing a situation - but that's not what the question says.
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