describir — Preterite (Pretérito)
to describe
The preterite conjugation of describir (regular -ir verb, ranked #168). 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 | describí |
| tú | describiste |
| él/ella/Ud. | describió |
| nosotros | describimos |
| vosotros | describisteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | describieron |
Example sentence
Nosotros describimos juntos.
We describe together.
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