congregaba

Congregaba is a Spanish verb form. Specifically, it is the imperfect indicative conjugation of congregar, meaning to gather or assemble. The form can express a past action that was ongoing, habitual, or customary.

Etymology: Congregar derives from Latin congregare, from con- meaning together and greg- meaning flock. The word has given rise to related terms in Spanish such as congregación (a congregation or assembly) and the verb congregar itself.

Usage: The imperfect tense conveys actions in the past without marking them as completed. The form congregaba can correspond to yo congregaba (I used to gather) or él/ella congregaba (he/she used to gather), with the exact subject determined by context.

Examples: "Cada domingo, congregaba a la comunidad para la oración." "Yo congregaba a mis amigos para la reunión semanal." In religious and community contexts, congregar often refers to organizing people into a group or event.

Related terms: Congregar is the infinitive verb; congregación is the noun meaning a formal gathering or religious community; related verbs include reunir and juntar, which share similar meanings of bringing people or things together.