recaer — Preterite (Pretérito)
to relapse, to fall back
The preterite conjugation of recaer (irregular irregular, ranked #1332). 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 | recaí |
| tú | recaíste * |
| él/ella/Ud. | recayó * |
| nosotros | recaímos * |
| vosotros | recaísteis * |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | recayeron * |
* Red forms deviate from the regular -er preterite pattern.
Example sentence
Ayer yo recaí.
Yesterday I relapse, to fall back.
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