Past Continuous

David L.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

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

Asked 2 years ago

Marcos G.C1Kwiziq Q&A super contributorCorrect 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!

Like12 years ago

David L. asked:

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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