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What does 'comenzar' mean?
What does 'comenzar' mean?
- To begin (correct)
- To continue
- To finish
- To end
What is the preterite form of 'yo' for 'comenzar'?
What is the preterite form of 'yo' for 'comenzar'?
comencé
What is the preterite form of 'tú' for 'comenzar'?
What is the preterite form of 'tú' for 'comenzar'?
comenzaste
What is the preterite form of 'él/ella/usted' for 'comenzar'?
What is the preterite form of 'él/ella/usted' for 'comenzar'?
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What is the preterite form of 'nosotros' for 'comenzar'?
What is the preterite form of 'nosotros' for 'comenzar'?
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What is the preterite form of 'ellos/ellas/ustedes' for 'comenzar'?
What is the preterite form of 'ellos/ellas/ustedes' for 'comenzar'?
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Study Notes
Preterite Conjugation of "comenzar"
- "Comenzar" translates to "to begin" in English.
- The preterite tense expresses completed actions in the past.
Conjugation Forms
- Yo: "comencé" (I began)
- Tú: "comenzaste" (You began)
- Él/Ella/Usted: "comenzó" (He/She/You formal began)
- Nosotros: "comenzamos" (We began)
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes: "comenzaron" (They/You all began)
Key Notes
- The first person singular form ("yo") changes with an accent mark to indicate the conjugation.
- The third person singular ("él/ella/usted") uses a spelling change, adding an accent to differentiate it from other forms.
- The plural forms in the preterite tense exhibit specific endings consistent with regular -ar verbs.
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