Uso de "Solía" para Describir Rutinas Pasadas en Inglés

Clase 12 de 27 • Curso de Inglés Intermedio B1: Palabras Interrogativas y Propósitos

Resumen

Emplear correctamente la palabra 'would' en inglés para hablar sobre rutinas pasadas es esencial para compartir historias que forman parte de nuestro ayer.

Veamos a través de ejemplos concretos y consejos prácticos cómo construir narrativas de nuestras antiguas rutinas usando would:

¿Qué es 'would' y cómo se usa para describir hábitos pasados?

'Would' es un verbo auxiliar en inglés que se usa para hablar sobre acciones que eran habituales en el pasado, pero que ya no se realizan. Su uso es similar al de 'used to', pero 'would' se emplea de manera específica para acciones habituales y no para estados o situaciones. Por ejemplo:

"When I was 16, I would always eat sushi for lunch."
"I would get up early every day to go running."

¿Cuáles son ejemplos comunes del uso de 'would'?

"I would stop by Jake's Sushi Place and buy 10 unagi rolls."
"When I was a boy, I would always leave the house at 6 a.m. to harvest berries in the forest."

Estos patrones muestran cómo 'would' puede reflejar esas acciones recurrentes que formaron parte importante de nuestras rutinas.

¿Cómo se convierte una rutina diaria en una descripción del pasado con 'would'?

Para transformar nuestra descripción de una rutina diaria actual en una del pasado, aquí tienes una estructura sencilla que puedes seguir:

"I get up" se transforma en "I would get up".
"I take a shower" se convierte en "I would take a shower".

Agrégale más detalles para que la historia cobre vida y tu audiencia pueda imaginar tu rutina con claridad.

¿Cómo se pueden agregar detalles y elaborar usando 'would'?

El detalle es clave para capturar la esencia de una memoria. Cuando uses 'would', no te limites solo a listar acciones; anímate a añadir más contexto:

"I would bring the sushi home and savor every bite while watching my favorite show."

Los detalles hacen que tus recuerdos sean más vívidos y que tus historias resuenen más con quien te escucha o lee.

¿Existe una manera de hacer que el uso de 'would' suene más natural?

¡Por supuesto! Usar contracciones te ayudará a sonar más fluido en inglés:

"He would always do …" puede contraerse a "He'd always do …".

Usa estas pequeñas técnicas para sonar más como un hablante nativo del idioma.

Ahora que hemos recorrido el significado y la aplicación de 'would' para describir rutinas y hábitos pasados en inglés, recuerda que la práctica es esencial. Te invito a describir tus propias rutinas pasadas en los comentarios.

Contribución editada por: Isaac Ubeda

Ronald Gutiérrez

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During the pandemic in 2020, my daily life changed a lot. I would wake up later than usual since I didn’t have to commute. I would start my mornings with a cup of coffee and sometimes do a short workout at home. I would spend most of the day working or studying on my computer, usually in my pajamas.

In the afternoons, I would take a break to cook something simple, and after lunch, I would go for a short walk if it was allowed in my area. I would often watch Netflix or YouTube in the evenings to relax. On weekends, I would video call my friends or family to stay connected.

maximiliano zavala

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During the world pandemic in 2020, I would always start my day at 6 a.m. and continue with my routine. At 6 a.m., I would meditate, then train with my kettlebells at 6:30, and eat breakfast at 7 a.m. After that, at 8 a.m., I would take a cold shower and read a book in the sun to keep myself strong and psychologically stable.

Carlos Manosalva R.

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When I was twelve years old. I Would Wake up at 7 a.m., after would take a shower for fifteen minute and eat the breakfast, at 8 o'clock went to school, arrived to this at 8:30 a.m. an to finish the morning start doing the secret handshake with demetrius.

Julián Cárdenas

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Excellent!

María Magdalena Anell Moreno

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When JJ was 12, he would wake up 7 am, next he would a shower always 7:15 and he would eat breakfast he would takes the bus and arrived at school at 8:30, and when he found demitri like 9 am,he would do a secret handshake with him.

Sindy Barragán

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When JJ was twelve, he would always wake up at 7:00 am, take a shower at 7:15 and eat breakfast at 7:30. Then, he would go to school at 8:00 and arrive at 8:30. Finally, he would always do a secret handskake with Demetrius

Ivan Cajamarca

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During the pandemic, I would wake up at 5:00 am and take a shower before starting read some news in my computer. At these days, I would have a short break at noon, when I eat some snacks and then get back to work. I would go to the bed at 10:00 pm while I would listen to new music.

Brian Chuquiruna

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In pandemic years I would work in my Youtube channel, every morning after have a breakfast I would record some videos. Then in the afternoon I would do excercise at my home and ,afterward, take a shower. At night I would start editing videos.

Paola Alapizco

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"Would" y "used to" se utilizan para hablar de rutinas pasadas, pero tienen matices diferentes.

"Would" se usa para describir hábitos repetidos en el pasado, como en "I would go to the park every Sunday." En cambio, "used to" indica una situación que era verdadera en el pasado pero ya no lo es, como en "I used to play soccer."

Ambos expresan ideas similares, pero "used to" enfatiza el cambio a lo largo del tiempo, mientras que "would" se centra en la repetición de acciones.

Daniel Steven Carrera Osorno

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When I was under pandemic situation, I would wake up early to take advantage of quiet morning hours, some meditation, some yoga, and my days would run as always just bit more awaken against world lockdowns.

Johanna Marcela Orjuela Flórez

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When I was a teenager, I would get up early every Sunday to go biking with my dad. After that, he would come to lunch and then do his homework. They were very relaxing days.

Emiliana Henao Garcia

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During the pandemic, i would wake up a bit early to take a bath and start my classes, between classes i would eat breakfast and some snacks. My afternoons were mostly reading something and doing nothing, i would stay up late watching videos and movies and sometimes on weekends i would search for recipes to make with my sister.

WILY RAMOS

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I would make pancakes on Sundays. I'd go for a run every morning.

María José Rojas Angarita

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When I was 10years old. I Would Wake up at 5 a.m., after would take a shower for fifteen minute and eat the breakfast, at 8 o'clock went to school, arrived to this at 8:30 a.m. an to finish the morning start doing the secret handshake with demetrius.

JUAN SEBASTIAN BECERRA BEDOYA

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When the pandemic started, I was 17 and close to turning 18. I was enrolled at the Universidad Nacional, Colombia's most prestigious public university. I attended virtual classes at 10 a.m., after eating a delicious breakfast prepared by my mother.

Then, at 2 p.m., I would attend another class. Towards the end of the day, I would go up to my rooftop to work out.

Francisco Alejandro Garcia Salazar

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In the pandemic period, i was demployed so at the beginning of pandemic, i would sleept until 10:00 am, the i would take out my dog near a park. I would make breakfast at 11:00 and lunch close at 3:00pm. I would pass hours watching youtube video tutorials to learn new things. Then i would watch some movie and chat with friends and ex girlfriend.

Andrés Llerena

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David Tomé

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2020, this year was a particular and strange year because of the virus and world pandemic. Everyone was locked inside their homes, and we were unable to leave. Otherwise, it was not hard for me, fortunately. I would wake up at 11am and work out. Yes, I would start my day with one hour of exercise. Anyway, I am not obsessed with training, after that, I would cook and have lunch. When I used to finish my "morning routine," I would take a shower, turn my computer on, and play video games the rest of the day. As other people, I would do video calls with my friends because I would miss them a lot. I would go to sleep between 3am and 4am after playing video games or watching anime, it would depend on what my friends wanted to.

Patricia Ramirez

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JJ would wakes upp 7 am , then he would takes a shower and would eat his breakfast around 7:30, then 8 am he would arrive at school and 9 am he would do a secret handhake with Demetrius

Rafael Velandia

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During the pandemic I would wake up every day at 6: 30 am. I would take a quick shower and then I would take an early morning run before more people get out because of the restrictions. I'd usually buy some fruits or bread for breakfast, and I'd read a book or watch a movie in order to not get bored.

julyabeltran

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JJ would wake up at 7:00 am then he would take a shower and later at 730 he would eat breakfast. At 800 he would Go to school and he would arrive at school at 830 finally he would do a secret handshake with demetrius