devolver — Preterite (Pretérito)
to return (something) / to give back
The preterite conjugation of devolver (irregular stem-changing o>ue, ranked #282). 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 | devolví |
| tú | devolviste |
| él/ella/Ud. | devolvió |
| nosotros | devolvimos |
| vosotros | devolvisteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | devolvieron |
* Red forms deviate from the regular -er preterite pattern.
Example sentence
Ayer yo devolví.
Yesterday I return (something) / to give back.
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