detestaba

"Detestaba" is a Spanish verb that translates to "hated" in English. It is the imperfect tense form of the verb "detestar," which means "to hate." The imperfect tense in Spanish is used to describe actions or states that were ongoing or habitual in the past. For example, "Ella detestaba a su vecino" translates to "She hated her neighbor." This verb is part of the first conjugation in Spanish, and its conjugation follows the typical pattern for verbs in this group. The imperfect tense form of "detestar" is "detestaba," which is used to indicate a past habit or continuous action.