responder — Preterite (Pretérito)
to respond / to answer
The preterite conjugation of responder (regular -er verb, ranked #109). 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 | respondí |
| tú | respondiste |
| él/ella/Ud. | respondió |
| nosotros | respondimos |
| vosotros | respondisteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | respondieron |
Example sentence
Ayer yo respondí.
Yesterday I respond / to answer.
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