Crossword: The imperfect tense in Spanish

Test your knowledge of the Spanish imperfect tense (el pretérito imperfecto) with this crossword! This tense is used to describe past habits, ongoing situations, and background details in a story. Practice key verb forms and vocabulary as you complete the grid — a great way to reinforce your A2-level Spanish grammar skills.

Horizontalement

1. 1. Has - third person
2. 3. To care for
3. 4. Clean
4. 8. Time
5. 10. Custom or habit
6. 13. To want desire
7. 13. To want or love
8. 13. To want, to love
9. 13. To want or to love
10. 14. Context or background
11. 15. We used to be

Verticalement

1. 1. Rag or cloth
2. 2. Soon
3. 2. Soon
4. 3. Four
5. 5. Imperfect tense
6. 6. To describe
7. 7. Ending of a verb
8. 9. It was in the past
9. 11. Memory or remembrance
10. 12. Woman or wife