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The Preterito indefinido is used to describe actions that were completed at a specific point in the _____
past
Regular -ar verbs in the first person singular form end with -_____ in the Preterito indefinido.
é
The verb 'ser' in the first person singular form in Preterito indefinido is _____
fui
Signal words such as 'ayer' mean _____ in English.
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Actions that occurred once in the past are a main use of the _____.
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In the case of regular -er verbs, the first person singular form ends with -_____ in the Preterito indefinido.
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A common mistake is confusing the Preterito indefinido with the _____ tense.
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The conjugation of 'hacer' for 'yo' in the Preterito indefinido is _____
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An example of a completed action using the Preterito indefinido is 'Ayer _____ un libro.'
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The ending for 'ellos' in regular -ar verbs is -_____ in the Preterito indefinido.
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Study Notes
Preterito indefinido
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Definition: The Preterito indefinido is a Spanish past tense used to describe actions that were completed at a specific point in the past.
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Uses:
- Actions that occurred once in the past.
- Actions that are part of a timeline or series of events.
- Completed past actions not connected to the present.
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Forming the Preterito indefinido:
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Regular Verbs:
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-ar verbs:
- yo: -é
- tú: -aste
- él/ella/usted: -ó
- nosotros/nosotras: -amos
- vosotros/vosotras: -asteis
- ellos/ellas/ustedes: -aron
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-er and -ir verbs:
- yo: -Ã
- tú: -iste
- él/ella/usted: -ió
- nosotros/nosotras: -imos
- vosotros/vosotras: -isteis
- ellos/ellas/ustedes: -ieron
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Regular Verbs:
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Irregular Verbs:
- Example conjugations:
- ser/ir: fui, fuiste, fue, fuimos, fuisteis, fueron
- tener: tuve, tuviste, tuvo, tuvimos, tuvisteis, tuvieron
- hacer: hice, hiciste, hizo, hicimos, hicisteis, hicieron
- estar: estuve, estuviste, estuvo, estuvimos, estuvisteis, estuvieron
- Example conjugations:
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Key Signal Words:
- ayer (yesterday)
- anteayer (the day before yesterday)
- hace (time ago)
- el año pasado (last year)
- en 1990 (in 1990)
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Examples:
- Ayer compré un libro. (Yesterday I bought a book.)
- El año pasado viajamos a España. (Last year we traveled to Spain.)
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Common Mistakes:
- Confusing with the imperfect tense (which describes ongoing actions or situations).
- Forgetting irregular conjugations.
By utilizing these points, learners can grasp the concepts, formation, and application of the Preterito indefinido effectively.
Preterito indefinido
- Definition: The Preterito indefinido is a Spanish past tense used to describe completed actions at a specific time in the past.
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Uses
- Actions that happened once in the past.
- Actions that are part of a timeline or series of events.
- Completed past actions not connected to the present.
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Forming the Preterito indefinido:
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Regular Verbs
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-ar Verbs:
- yo: -é
- tú: -aste
- él/ella/usted: -ó
- nosotros/nosotras: -amos
- vosotros/vosotras: -asteis
- ellos/ellas/ustedes: -aron
-
-er and -ir Verbs:
- yo: -Ã
- tú: -iste
- él/ella/usted: -ió
- nosotros/nosotras: -imos
- vosotros/vosotras: -isteis
- ellos/ellas/ustedes: -ieron
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-ar Verbs:
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Irregular Verbs:
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Example conjugations:
- ser/ir: fui, fuiste, fue, fuimos, fuisteis, fueron
- tener: tuve, tuviste, tuvo, tuvimos, tuvisteis, tuvieron
- hacer: hice, hiciste, hizo, hicimos, hicisteis, hicieron
- estar: estuve, estuviste, estuvo, estuvimos, estuvisteis, estuvieron
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Example conjugations:
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Regular Verbs
-
Key Signal Words:
- ayer (yesterday)
- anteayer (the day before yesterday)
- hace (time ago)
- el año pasado (last year)
- en 1990 (in 1990)
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Examples:
- Ayer compré un libro. (Yesterday I bought a book.)
- El año pasado viajamos a España. (Last year we traveled to Spain.)
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Common Mistakes:
- Confusing the Preterito indefinido with the imperfect tense (which describes ongoing actions or situations).
- Forgetting irregular conjugations.
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Test your knowledge on the Preterito indefinido, a crucial Spanish past tense used for completed actions. This quiz covers its definitions, uses, and formation for both regular and irregular verbs. Perfect for Spanish learners looking to solidify their understanding of this tense.
