imaginava

This is the 3384th most frequent Portuguese word.


imaginava

"Imaginava" means "used to imagine" or "was imagining."


In this sentence, 'imaginava' is used to express a reflective thought or anticipation regarding a past situation, denoting a sentiment of expectation or presumption.

Eu imaginava que o resultado seria diferente.

I imagined that the outcome would be different.


Here, 'imaginava' describes the action of picturing or thinking about a hypothetical scenario, displaying a more daydream-like quality.

Ela sempre imaginava como seria morar no exterior.

She always imagined how it would be to live abroad.


This usage of 'imaginava' conveys a sense of surprise or unanticipated realization regarding a situation, reflecting an initial lack of foresight.

Não imaginava que encontraríamos tantas dificuldades.

I did not imagine that we would face so many difficulties.