Preterite of Poner Flashcards

Study Notes

Preterite of Poner Conjugation

Poner is an irregular verb in the preterite tense, meaning "to put."
The preterite tense is used for actions completed at a specific point in the past.

Conjugation Forms

(yo) puse: The first-person singular form meaning "I put."
(tú) pusiste: The second-person singular form for informal address meaning "you put."
(Ud./él/ella) puso: The third-person singular form, can refer to a formal address or he/she, meaning "you/he/she put."
(nosotros) pusimos: The first-person plural form meaning "we put."
(vosotros) pusisteis: The second-person plural form for informal address in Spain meaning "you guys put."
(Uds./ellos/ellas) pusieron: The third-person plural form, referring to you all (formal in Latin America) or they, meaning "you/they put."

Contextual Usage

The preterite is useful for telling specific past events, such as actions taken in a conversation or narrative.
Understanding these conjugations helps in forming sentences related to placing objects or expressing completed actions in the past.

Description

This quiz focuses on the preterite tense of the verb 'poner' in Spanish. Learn and practice the different conjugations with clear definitions for each pronoun. Ideal for beginners and intermediate learners seeking to enhance their Spanish vocabulary.