Comparecías

Comparecías is a Spanish term that translates to "you appeared" or "you were present" in English. It is the second-person singular imperfect indicative form of the verb "comparecer," which means to appear, to show up, or to present oneself. This verb is often used in legal contexts, indicating a person's obligation to appear before a judge or other legal authority.

The imperfect tense ("comparecías") specifically refers to a past action that was ongoing or habitual, or to describe a situation in the past without specifying an exact beginning or end. For example, "Tú comparecías ante el tribunal cada mes" means "You appeared before the court every month." It can also be used to describe an appearance that happened at a particular point in the past, implying that the appearance was a notable event.

Beyond legal settings, "comparecer" and its forms like "comparecías" can be used in more general situations to describe someone making an appearance, perhaps at a meeting, an event, or even in a figurative sense. The context in which "comparecías" is used will determine its precise meaning. The verb emphasizes the act of presenting oneself in a specific place or situation.