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Which conjugation corresponds to 'You all bought' in the preterit tense for -AR verbs?
Which conjugation corresponds to 'You all bought' in the preterit tense for -AR verbs?
- Ustedes compraron (correct)
- Vosotros comprasteis
- Ellos compraron
- Nosotros compramos
What accent mark is emphasized as mandatory in the conjugation of -AR verbs in the preterit tense?
What accent mark is emphasized as mandatory in the conjugation of -AR verbs in the preterit tense?
- Grave
- Circumflex
- Acute
- Tilde (correct)
Which of the following represents the correct conjugation for 'He bought' using an -AR verb?
Which of the following represents the correct conjugation for 'He bought' using an -AR verb?
- Él compramos
- Él compré
- Él compró (correct)
- Él comprastó
What is the preterit tense form of the verb 'bailar' for 'We danced'?
What is the preterit tense form of the verb 'bailar' for 'We danced'?
Which sentence accurately translates to English using the preterit tense?
Which sentence accurately translates to English using the preterit tense?
Flashcards
Preterit Tense
Preterit Tense
A Spanish verb tense used to express completed past actions. It's like the 'simple past' in English.
Regular -AR Verbs
Regular -AR Verbs
A verb ending in '-ar' that follows a standard pattern of conjugation in the preterit tense.
Tú compraste ('You bought')
Tú compraste ('You bought')
The specific form of a verb used to indicate the action was done by 'you' (informal).
Usted compró ('You bought')
Usted compró ('You bought')
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Ellos/Ellas compraron ('They bought')
Ellos/Ellas compraron ('They bought')
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Study Notes
Preterit Tense - AR Verbs
- The preterit tense in Spanish describes completed past actions.
- Conjugations for -AR verbs are crucial for indicating past actions.
- Accents (tildes) are mandatory for distinguishing between words and tenses.
Conjugation of "-AR" Verbs (Preterite)
- Yo: compré (I bought)
- Tú: compraste (You bought - informal)
- Usted: compró (You bought - formal)
- Él/Ella: compró (He/She bought)
- Nosotros: compramos (We bought)
- Vosotros: comprasteis (You all bought - Spain only)
- Ellos/Ellas: compraron (They bought)
- Ustedes: compraron (You all bought - Latin America only)
Example Sentences
- Mis padres compraron comida para la fiesta. (My parents bought food for the party.)
- Yo estudié mucho anoche para mi examen. (I studied a lot last night for my exam.)
- ¿Practicaste fútbol ayer? (Did you practice soccer yesterday?)
- ¿Miraron la pelÃcula anoche ustedes? (Did you all watch the movie last night?)
- Mi mamá cocinó ayer para toda mi familia. (My mom cooked yesterday for my whole family.)
- ¿Pasaste tiempo con tu familia durante el fin de semana? (Did you spend time with your family during the weekend?)
- Nosotros bailamos mucho durante la fiesta anoche. (We danced a lot during the party last night.)
Key Considerations
- The provided examples showcase a variety of -AR verb uses in the preterit tense.
- These are examples of regular -AR verbs. Irregular -AR verbs will have unique patterns.
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Test your knowledge of the preterit tense in Spanish, focusing on -AR verb conjugations. This quiz covers the key rules and provides example sentences to help you understand how to use these verbs in context effectively.
