Question

which of the following uses the imperfect tense?
el ladrón tengo pelo corto.
el ladrón tenía pelo corto.
el ladrón tuvo pelo corto.

Explanation:

The imperfect tense of the Spanish verb "tener" (to have) for the third-person singular is "tenía". The first option uses the present tense "tengo", and the third uses the preterite (simple past) tense "tuvo". Only the second option correctly employs the imperfect tense.

Answer:

El ladrón tenía pelo corto.