distinguir — Preterite (Pretérito)
to distinguish
The preterite conjugation of distinguir (irregular spelling-change -cer/cir, ranked #457). 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 | distinguí |
| tú | distinguiste |
| él/ella/Ud. | distinguió |
| nosotros | distinguimos |
| vosotros | distinguisteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | distinguieron |
* Red forms deviate from the regular -ir preterite pattern.
Example sentence
Ayer yo distinguí.
Yesterday I distinguish.
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