Desistir means to stop or cease doing something, often voluntarily, or to give up on a goal or effort. It is used when someone decides to abandon an action or intention.
El Pretérito Imperfecto - used to describe regular and repeated actions that happened in the past
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| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | desistía |
| Tú | desistías |
| Él / Ella / Usted | desistía |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | desistíamos |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | desistíais |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | desistían |
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