tardar — Preterite (Pretérito)
to take (time), to be late, to delay
The preterite conjugation of tardar (regular -ar verb, ranked #2409). 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 | tardé |
| tú | tardaste |
| él/ella/Ud. | tardó |
| nosotros | tardamos |
| vosotros | tardasteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | tardaron |
Example sentence
Ayer yo tardé.
Yesterday I take (time), to be late, to delay.
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