The preterite contrasted with the imperfect
Complete each sentence by selecting the most appropriate verb form.
-Cuando fuimos a Argentina, yo _____ 13 años.
A) tuve
B) tenía

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The correct answer is "tenía" because it describes a state or condition (being 13 years old) that was ongoing in the past, which is appropriately expressed using the imperfect tense in Spanish.

The Preterite Contrasted with the Imperfect