Irregular Preterite Tense Flashcards
What is the preterite root of the verb ‘estar’?
ESTUV
‘Estar’ means ‘to be’ and indicates a temporary state.
What is the preterite root of the verb ‘tener’?
TUV
‘Tener’ means ‘to have’ and can indicate possession.
What is the preterite root of the verb ‘saber’?
SUP
‘Saber’ means ‘to know’ and indicates finding out information.
What is the preterite root of the verb ‘poder’?
PUD
‘Poder’ means ‘to be able to’ or ‘can,’ indicating ability.
What is the preterite root of the verb ‘poner’?
PUS
‘Poner’ means ‘to put’ or ‘to place.’
What is the preterite root of the verb ‘querer’?
QUIS
‘Querer’ means ‘to want’ or ‘to try,’ indicating desire.
What is the preterite root of the verb ‘decir’?
DIJ
‘Decir’ means ‘to say’ or ‘to tell.’
What is the preterite root of the verb ‘venir’?
VIN
‘Venir’ means ‘to come.’
What is the preterite root of the verb ‘andar’?
ANDUV
‘Andar’ means ‘to walk.’
What is the preterite root of the verb ‘traer’?
TRAJ
‘Traer’ means ‘to bring.’
What is the meaning of the preterite form of ‘estar’?
WAS, BUT NO LONGER
Indicates a past temporary state.
What does the preterite form of ‘tener’ imply?
GOT / RECEIVED
Indicates acquisition or possession in the past.
What does the preterite form of ‘saber’ indicate?
FOUND OUT
Indicates discovering information in the past.
What does the preterite form of ‘poder’ signify?
MANAGED TO / SUCCEEDED
Indicates successful ability in the past.
What does ‘no pud_’ mean?
Failed
Indicates inability in the past.
What does the preterite form of ‘poner’ mean?
PUT, PLACED, SET
Indicates past action of placing something.
What does the preterite form of ‘querer’ mean?
WANTED TO / TRIED
Indicates past desire or attempt.
What does ‘no quis_’ signify?
Refused
Indicates a negative response in the past.
What does the preterite form of ‘decir’ mean?
SAID / TOLD
Indicates past communication.
What does the preterite form of ‘venir’ imply?
CAME
Indicates past arrival.
What does the preterite form of ‘andar’ mean?
WALKED
Indicates past movement.
What does the preterite form of ‘traer’ indicate?
BROUGHT
Indicates past action of bringing something.
What is true about the endings for these irregular verbs?
They are all the same and have no accents
The endings are: ISTE, IMOS, ISTEIS, IERON.
