1. El pretérito

2. El pretérito 1.A single action or a series of actions that are totally completed within a particular period of time in the past. Ayer jugamos fútbol. Yesterday we played soccer. Metí un gol. I scored a goal. ¡action! The preterite is used to express:

3. El pretérito 2. The begining or the end of an action in the past. Empezó a llover. It started to rain. Se puso triste. He became sad. ¡action! The preterite is used to express:

4. El pretérito 3. Abrupt changes in emotions or physical or mental state El chico se alegró cuando vió a su amigo. The boy was happy when he saw his friend. Se puso triste cuando oyó la noticia. He became sad when he heard the news. ¡action! The preterite is used to express:

5. El pretérito 4. Event took place in an instant or limited period of time. La modelo se maquilló antes de la session de fotos. The model put on her makeup before the photo session. 5. A series of events in a narration. El diseñador termin ó el dibujo, lo puso en el sobre y lo echo al correo. The designer finished the sketch, put it in at envelop and put it on the mail. ¡action! The preterite is used to express:

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