perseguir — Preterite (Pretérito)
to pursue / to chase
The preterite conjugation of perseguir (irregular stem-changing e>i, ranked #339). 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 | perseguí |
| tú | perseguiste |
| él/ella/Ud. | persiguió * |
| nosotros | perseguimos |
| vosotros | perseguisteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | persiguieron * |
* Red forms deviate from the regular -ir preterite pattern.
Example sentence
Nosotros perseguimos juntos.
We pursue together.
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