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The preterite form of a verb refers to the ________ tense.
past
In the past tense, every verb has _____ conjugations.
6
What is the Spanish translation of 'to have'?
tener
What is the Spanish translation of 'to be' (feelings and location)?
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What is 'tener - yo' in the preterite form?
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Él _________ enfermo. (Was)
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How do you say 'I used to be eighteen' in Spanish?
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What is the Spanish translation of 'They were'?
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What is 'I was in school' in Spanish?
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Nosotros ______ prisa.
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Ella ______ nerviosa. (Was)
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What is 'Tener - tú' in the preterite form?
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What is 'Estar - tú' in the preterite form?
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What is 'Tener - vosotros' in the preterite form?
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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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Test your knowledge of the Spanish preterite tense with this quiz, focusing on the essential verbs 'tener' and 'estar'. You'll explore different conjugations and their uses in sentences. Perfect for Spanish learners wanting to master past tense usage.
