Spostavamo

Spostavamo is the imperfetto (imperfect) form of the Italian transitive verb spostare, meaning to move or relocate something from one place to another. It describes past actions of moving objects or changing position, typically rendered in English as “we were moving” or “we used to move,” depending on context.

Conjugation of spostare in the imperfect indicative for noi is spostavamo. The full imperfect paradigm is: io spostavo, tu spostavi, lui/lei spostava, noi spostavamo, voi spostavate, loro spostavano. This form is used for ongoing or habitual actions in the past and often appears in narrative or descriptive passages.

Usage notes: Spostavamo is transitive, so it requires a direct object. Examples include spostavamo le sedie, spostavamo i mobili, or spostavamo il tavolo per liberare spazio. The related verb spostarsi is intransitive and means “to move oneself,” as in spostarsi da una stanza all’altra. The imperfect form contrasts with the passato remoto and other past tenses when describing past scenes or routines.

Etymology and related forms: spostare belongs to a common family of Italian verbs expressing movement and relocation. Spostavamo is simply the first-person plural imperfect form used in past narration or description. Related forms include sposto (present), ho spostato (present perfect), and spostarsi (to move oneself).

See also: Spostare, Spostarsi, Imperfetto (grammatica italiana).