dar — Preterite (Pretérito)
to give
The preterite conjugation of dar (irregular irregular, ranked #9). 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 | di * |
| tú | diste * |
| él/ella/Ud. | dio * |
| nosotros | dimos * |
| vosotros | disteis * |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | dieron * |
* Red forms deviate from the regular -ar preterite pattern.
Example sentence
Le di un regalo a mi madre.
I gave my mother a gift.
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