-ar verb irregular · stem-changing-o-ue Advanced

holgar — Preterite (Pretérito)

to rest

The preterite conjugation of holgar (irregular stem-changing-o-ue, ranked #1885). Describes completed past actions with a clear start and end. Key signals: ayer, el lunes pasado, de repente.

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Pronoun Preterite conjugation
yo holgué *
holgaste
él/ella/Ud. holgó
nosotros holgamos
vosotros holgasteis
ellos/ellas/Uds. holgaron

* Red forms deviate from the regular -ar preterite pattern.

Example sentence

Ayer yo holgué.

Yesterday I rest.

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