Spanish Verb Conjugation: Preterite Tense
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Spanish Verb Conjugation: Preterite Tense

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What does 'buscar' mean?

to look for

What is the preterite form of 'yo' for 'buscar'?

busqué

What is the preterite form of 'tú' for 'buscar'?

buscaste

What is the preterite form of 'usted/él/ella' for 'buscar'?

<p>buscó</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the preterite form of 'nosotros/nosotras' for 'buscar'?

<p>buscamos</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the preterite form of 'vosotros/vosotras' for 'buscar'?

<p>buscasteis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the preterite form of 'ustedes/ellos/ellas' for 'buscar'?

<p>buscaron</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the English translation of 'yo busqué'?

<p>I looked for</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the English translation of 'tú buscaste'?

<p>you looked for</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the English translation of 'usted/él/ella buscó'?

<p>he/she looked for</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the English translation of 'nosotros/nosotras buscamos'?

<p>we looked for</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the English translation of 'vosotros/vosotras buscasteis'?

<p>you all looked for</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the English translation of 'ustedes/ellos/ellas buscaron'?

<p>they looked for</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Verb Conjugation: Preterite Tense of "Buscar"

  • "Buscar" means "to look for" in Spanish.
  • The preterite tense describes actions completed in the past.

Conjugation of "Buscar"

  • First person singular (yo): busqué (I looked for)
  • Second person singular (tú): buscaste (you looked for)
  • Third person singular (usted/él/ella): buscó (he/she looked for)
  • First person plural (nosotros/nosotras): buscamos (we looked for)
  • Second person plural (vosotros/vosotras): buscasteis (you all looked for)
  • Third person plural (ustedes/ellos/ellas): buscaron (they looked for)

Usage Context

  • Each conjugation appears in a distinct personal pronoun, adapting to the subject performing the action.
  • The preterite form highlights that the action has been completed in a specific time frame in the past.

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Test your knowledge of the preterite tense conjugations of the verb 'buscar'. This quiz includes flashcards with the different forms used across various subjects and tenses. Perfect for mastering the basics of Spanish verb tenses!

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