Spanish Preterite Tense: Encontrar Flashcards

Preterite Tense of "Encontrar"

• "Encontrar" means "to find" in Spanish, used to indicate completed actions in the past.
• The preterite tense is frequently used for actions that occurred at a specific point in time.

Conjugation of "Encontrar" in Preterite

• Yo encontré: First-person singular; translates to "I found."
• Tú encontraste: Second-person singular; translates to "You found."
• Él encontró: Third-person singular (male); translates to "He found."
• Ella encontró: Third-person singular (female); translates to "She found."
• Usted encontró: Formal second-person singular; translates to "You (formal) found."
• Nosotros encontramos: First-person plural; translates to "We found."
• Vosotros encontrasteis: Second-person plural (informal used mainly in Spain); translates to "You (plural) found."
• Ellos encontraron: Third-person plural (male); translates to "They (male) found."
• Ellas encontraron: Third-person plural (female); translates to "They (female) found."
• Ustedes encontraron: Formal second-person plural; translates to "You (formal, plural) found."

This quiz focuses on the preterite tense of the verb 'encontrar' (to find) in Spanish. It includes flashcards that help learners memorize the different conjugations for various subjects. Perfect for mastering this essential verb form in Spanish grammar.