contar — Preterite (Pretérito)
to count / to tell (a story)
The preterite conjugation of contar (irregular stem-changing o>ue, ranked #35). 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 | conté |
| tú | contaste |
| él/ella/Ud. | contó |
| nosotros | contamos |
| vosotros | contasteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | contaron |
* Red forms deviate from the regular -ar preterite pattern.
Example sentence
Nosotros contamos juntos.
We count together.
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