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Trabajar Imperfect Tense

Dive into the realm of the Spanish Imperfect Tense with the verb trabajar. Our page offers a detailed verb chart, interactive conjugation practices, and fun verb games. See how trabajar is used in everyday speech, showcasing its role in daily life. For an extensive exploration of Spanish verbs, visit our Spanish verb conjugation page. Begin mastering trabajar conjugation now!

Verb Meaning(s): to work

Verb Chart: Trabajar Imperfect Tense

Yo

trabajaba

I worked (weekly)
I used to work
I was working

Nosotros

trabajábamos

we worked (on Thursdays)
we used to work
we were working

(Juana, Juan)

trabajabas

you worked (daily)
you used to work
you were working

Vosotros

(informal Spain)

trabajabais

you all worked (frequently)
you all used to work
you all were working

Él/Ella/Ud.

(Sra./Dr. García)

trabajaba

he/she/you worked (sometimes)
he/she/you used to work
he/she/you were working

Ellos/Ellas/Uds.

trabajaban

they/you (all almost never) worked
they/you all used to work
they/you all were working

Trabajar Imperfect Tense Practice

Multiple Choice Game

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Conjugation Practice

Imperfect Tense

Trabajar Imperfect Sentence Examples

1.Yo trabajaba en una librería los fines de semana.
I used to work at a bookstore on weekends.
2.¿Tú trabajabas en el jardín con tu abuelo?
Did you work in the garden with your grandfather?
3.Nosotros trabajábamos en proyectos escolares juntos.
We worked on school projects together.
4.Ella trabajaba como voluntaria en el hospital.
She used to work as a volunteer at the hospital.
5.¿Trabajaban ellos en la construcción?
Did they work in construction?
6.Ustedes trabajaban en el teatro comunitario.
You all used to work in the community theater.
7.Él trabajaba cuidando mascotas.
He used to work taking care of pets.
8.¿Trabajábamos nosotros en la biblioteca los lunes?
Did we work in the library on Mondays?
9.Usted trabajaba enseñando idiomas.
You used to work teaching languages.
10.¿Trabajabais vosotros en la panadería del barrio?
Did you (plural, Spain) work in the neighborhood bakery?