Passato Remoto vs Imperfetto — Verbs of Perception and Thought — Passato Remoto vs Imperfetto (B1)

Passato Remoto vs Imperfetto·Passato Remoto vs Imperfetto — Verbs of Perception and Thought

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Rule reminder

Verbs like sapere, credere, pensare, volere, potere, dovere often use imperfetto for ongoing states. They use passato remoto when the mental state suddenly began or ended.

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Quando ero giovane, _____ diventare medico.