PreteriteIntermediate

Exercise 7: Meaning-Changing Verbs

Practice verbs that change meaning in the preterite vs imperfect

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Tip: The preterite is used for completed actions in the past. Pay attention to the subject and the verb ending (-ar, -er, -ir) to get the right conjugation. Watch for irregular stems and spelling changes.
1.
Ayer a mi nueva vecina. (met for first time)
(conocer - preterite = met)
2.
Finalmente la verdad sobre el accidente. (found out)
(saber - preterite = found out)
3.
Ella abrir la ventana, pero estaba atascada. (tried)
(querer - preterite = tried)
4.
No ir a la fiesta. (refused)
(no querer - preterite = refused)
5.
Después de mucho esfuerzo, terminar el maratón. (managed)
(poder - preterite = managed to)
6.
Ayer una carta de mi abuela. (received)
(tener - preterite = received/got)
7.
a todos los profesores el primer día. (met)
(conocer - preterite = met)
8.
Ellos que el vuelo estaba cancelado. (found out)
(saber - preterite = found out)
9.
No convencerlo. (failed to / couldn't manage)
(no poder - preterite = failed to)
10.
escapar por la ventana. (managed)
(poder - preterite = managed to)