-ir verb Intermediate

cubrir — Preterite (Pretérito)

to cover

The preterite conjugation of cubrir (regular -ir verb, ranked #152). Describes completed past actions with a clear start and end. Key signals: ayer, el lunes pasado, de repente.

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Pronoun Preterite conjugation
yo cubrí
cubriste
él/ella/Ud. cubrió
nosotros cubrimos
vosotros cubristeis
ellos/ellas/Uds. cubrieron

Example sentence

Nosotros cubrimos juntos.

We cover together.

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