imparavo

Imparavo is the first-person singular imperfect indicative form of the Italian verb imparare, which means "to learn." The imperfect tense is formed by taking the stem impar- and adding -avo for the first person singular, with -avi for you (singular), -ava for he/she, -avamo for we, -avate for you (plural), and -avano for they. Imparare behaves as a regular -are verb in this tense.

Usage of imparavo centers on past actions that were ongoing, habitual, or background in nature. The imperfect describes activities that were in progress or repeated in the past, rather than completed events. It is commonly contrasted with the passato prossimo, which expresses completed actions or specific events. The imperfect is typically used with time expressions such as quando (when), da bambino (as a child), spesso (often), and nella mia gioventù (in my youth) to set scene or provide context.

Examples:

- Da bambino, imparavo a nuotare ogni estate. (As a child, I was learning to swim every summer.)

- Mentre studiavo, imparavo nuove parole. (While I studied, I was learning new words.)

Notes:

Imparavo is a regular form within the imperfect paradigm, so other tenses and moods for imparare follow predictable patterns. In negative statements, the structure remains the same with non before the verb form: non imparavo. The form is primarily used in narrative, descriptive past contexts, and discussions of habitual past activities.