Questions and Answers
What does 'Yo canté' mean?
What is the translation of 'Tu cantaste'?
How do you translate 'El/Ella/Usted cantó'?
What does 'Nosotros cantamos' mean?
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How is 'Vosotros cantasteis' translated?
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What is the meaning of 'Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes cantaron'?
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Study Notes
Cantar Preterite Forms
- The verb "cantar" means "to sing" in Spanish.
- Preterite tense is used to describe completed actions in the past.
Individual Conjugations
- Yo canté: Means "I sang"; used when referring to oneself.
- Tú cantaste: Means "You sang"; informal singular address to someone.
- Él/Ella/Usted cantó: Means "He/She/You (formal) sang"; refers to a third person or polite form.
- Nosotros cantamos: Means "We sang"; refers to a group including the speaker.
- Vosotros cantasteis: Means "All of you sang"; informal plural form used primarily in Spain.
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes cantaron: Means "They/You all sang"; refers to multiple people or a formal address in Latin America.
Usage
- Each form corresponds to different subjects, crucial for proper Spanish conjugation in past tense.
- Understanding and mastering these forms is important for effective communication in Spanish.
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Test your knowledge of the preterite tense of the verb 'cantar' in Spanish with these flashcards. Each card provides a subject pronoun along with its corresponding past tense form. Perfect for learners looking to master Spanish conjugation!
