How could I say this in spanish using only preterite and imperfect verbs?
I started to feel bad on monday. I feel hot, and I have a fever. I had a headache, and a cough. (use the verb dolor). I went to the doctor. the doctor took my temperature. He said I had a cold. He gave me medicine for my cough. I took medicine, and had a lot of sleep to get better(Use imperfect verb in this sentence if possible.)

So I am having problems knowing when to use the preterite and imperfect tenses. of course sentences above like "fui a el doctor." are much more simple. thank in advance guys!

Question

How could I say this in spanish using only preterite and imperfect verbs?
I started to feel bad on monday. I feel hot, and I have a fever. I had a headache, and a cough. (use the verb dolor). I went to the doctor. the doctor took my temperature. He said I had a cold. He gave me medicine for my cough. I took medicine, and had a lot of sleep to get better(Use imperfect verb in this sentence if possible.)

So I am having problems knowing when to use the preterite and imperfect tenses. of course sentences above like "fui a el doctor." are much more simple. thank in advance guys!

Answer

Hi Lauren !
Here you are your translation.

"Empecé a sentirme mal el lunes.Tenía calor y fiebre .Me dolía la cabeza y tenía tos. Fuí al médico . El médico me tomó la temperatura.Me dijo que estaba resfriado.ME dió medicamentos para la tos. Me tomé los medicamentos y me metí en la cama para estar mejor"

I hope i had helped you.
Best!

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Hi, Lauren:

I already translated this text for you in another entry of yours. Just to let you know that as I can see you have some doubts with the preterite and imperfect tenses, I think I can help you. Take a look at my teaching profile and send me a message if you'd like to have one lesson with only this topic.

Kind regards.