merecer — Preterite (Pretérito)
to deserve
The preterite conjugation of merecer (irregular yo-go-zco, ranked #2242). 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 | merecí |
| tú | mereciste |
| él/ella/Ud. | mereció |
| nosotros | merecimos |
| vosotros | merecisteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | merecieron |
* Red forms deviate from the regular -er preterite pattern.
Example sentence
Ayer yo merecí.
Yesterday I deserve.
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