VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY

iba

I/he/she used to go (ir — irregular)

First introduced in Chapter 8chapter overview.

How to use this word

Verb

Use iba where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see iba after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.

Example sentences

De niña, iba al carnaval con mi familia.As a girl, I used to go to carnival with my family. (imperfect — habit)
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FAQ

What does iba mean in Spanish?
I/he/she used to go (ir — irregular) (introduced in Chapter 8 in Chapurra).
How do you use iba in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is iba in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 8. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.

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