embellecer — Preterite (Pretérito)
to embellish or beautify
The preterite conjugation of embellecer (irregular irregular, ranked #1738). 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 | embellecí |
| tú | embelleciste |
| él/ella/Ud. | embelleció |
| nosotros | embellecimos |
| vosotros | embellecisteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | embellecieron |
* Red forms deviate from the regular -er preterite pattern.
Example sentence
Ayer yo embellecí.
Yesterday I embellish or beautify.
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