reconocer — Preterite (Pretérito)
to recognize
The preterite conjugation of reconocer (irregular spelling-change -cer/cir, ranked #70). 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 | reconocí |
| tú | reconociste |
| él/ella/Ud. | reconoció |
| nosotros | reconocimos |
| vosotros | reconocisteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | reconocieron |
* Red forms deviate from the regular -er preterite pattern.
Example sentence
Ayer yo reconocí.
Yesterday I recognize.
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