querer — Preterite (Pretérito)
to want / to love
The preterite conjugation of querer (irregular stem-changing e>ie, ranked #11). 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 | quise * |
| tú | quisiste * |
| él/ella/Ud. | quiso * |
| nosotros | quisimos * |
| vosotros | quisisteis * |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | quisieron * |
* Red forms deviate from the regular -er preterite pattern.
Example sentence
Ayer quise por primera vez.
Yesterday I wantd for the first time.
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