1. Los verbos –CAR, -GAR, -ZAR

2. –CAR, -GAR, -ZAR
Regular verbs that end in –car, -gar, -zar have a spelling change in the YO form of the preterite so that the sound of the verb stem remains the same.

3. –CAR, -GAR, -ZAR
Think about it: Try taking the verb “sacar” and adding just an é to the root:
You get “sacé” which in Spanish would be pronounced “sah-say.”
Not quite the right sound if the verb you start with is saCAR.
If you care.
If not, just memorize the changes.

4. –CAR, -GAR, -ZAR Sacar C becomes “Q”
Add a “u” and the preterite é ending
Saqué
(I took)
Pagar
G remains “G”
Pagué
(I paid)
empezar
Z becomes “C”
Just add the preterite é ending
Empecé
(I started)

5. 1. I paid 235 dollars for boots. =
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2. How much did you pay for boots?
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3. I played soccer last year.
4. Did I play the piano at the party?

6. 1. I arrived to school a little late.
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2. You arrived early.
3. They played baseball last week.
4. I took out the trash.