aparecer — Preterite (Pretérito)
to appear
The preterite conjugation of aparecer (irregular spelling-change -cer/cir, ranked #52). Describes completed past actions with a clear start and end. Key signals: ayer, el lunes pasado, de repente.
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Practice for free ↗ | Pronoun | Preterite conjugation |
|---|---|
| yo | aparecí |
| tú | apareciste |
| él/ella/Ud. | apareció |
| nosotros | aparecimos |
| vosotros | aparecisteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | aparecieron |
* Red forms deviate from the regular -er preterite pattern.
Example sentence
Ayer yo aparecí.
Yesterday I appear.
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