caer — Preterite (Pretérito)
to fall
The preterite conjugation of caer (irregular go-verb, ranked #61). 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 | caí |
| tú | caíste * |
| él/ella/Ud. | cayó * |
| nosotros | caímos * |
| vosotros | caísteis * |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | cayeron * |
* Red forms deviate from the regular -er preterite pattern.
Example sentence
Ayer yo caí.
Yesterday I fall.
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