esforzarse — Preterite (Pretérito)
to make an effort
The preterite conjugation of esforzarse (irregular o>ue stem-change, ranked #2180). 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 | me esforcé * |
| tú | te esforzaste * |
| él/ella/Ud. | se esforzó * |
| nosotros | nos esforzamos * |
| vosotros | os esforzasteis * |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | se esforzaron * |
* Red forms deviate from the regular -ar preterite pattern.
Example sentence
Ayer yo me esforcé.
Yesterday I make an effort.
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