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The preterite form of a verb refers to the ________ tense.
The preterite form of a verb refers to the ________ tense.
past
In the past tense, every verb has _____ conjugations.
In the past tense, every verb has _____ conjugations.
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What is the Spanish translation of 'to have'?
What is the Spanish translation of 'to have'?
tener
What is the Spanish translation of 'to be' (feelings and location)?
What is the Spanish translation of 'to be' (feelings and location)?
What is 'tener - yo' in the preterite form?
What is 'tener - yo' in the preterite form?
Él _________ enfermo. (Was)
Él _________ enfermo. (Was)
How do you say 'I used to be eighteen' in Spanish?
How do you say 'I used to be eighteen' in Spanish?
What is the Spanish translation of 'They were'?
What is the Spanish translation of 'They were'?
What is 'I was in school' in Spanish?
What is 'I was in school' in Spanish?
Nosotros ______ prisa.
Nosotros ______ prisa.
Ella ______ nerviosa. (Was)
Ella ______ nerviosa. (Was)
What is 'Tener - tú' in the preterite form?
What is 'Tener - tú' in the preterite form?
What is 'Estar - tú' in the preterite form?
What is 'Estar - tú' in the preterite form?
What is 'Tener - vosotros' in the preterite form?
What is 'Tener - vosotros' in the preterite form?
What is 'Estar - vosotros' in the preterite form?
What is 'Estar - vosotros' in the preterite form?
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Study Notes
Preterite Tense
- The preterite form of a verb indicates a past tense usage.
- In the past tense, each verb has six conjugations.
Essential Verbs
- "To have" translates to tener.
- "To be" (referring to feelings and location) translates to estar.
Conjugations of Tener
- First-person singular (I) form: tuve.
- Second-person singular (you, informal) form: tuviste.
- First-person plural (we) form: tuvimos.
- Second-person plural (you all, informal) form: tuvisteis.
Conjugations of Estar
- Third-person singular (he/she) form: estuvo.
- Second-person singular (you, informal) form: estuviste.
- Third-person plural (they) form: estuvieron.
- Second-person plural (you all, informal) form: estuvisteis.
Example Sentences
- "I used to be eighteen" translates to Tuve dieciocho años.
- "I was in school" translates to Estuve en la escuela.
- "He was sick" translates to Él estuvo enfermo.
- "She was nervous" translates to Ella estuvo nerviosa.
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