What is the Spanish word for "preterite"?

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English

preterite

Spanish

pretérito

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Alternative translations of "preterite"

pretérito perfecto simple

Examples of how to use "preterite" in Spanish

English
What is the preterite of this verb?
Spanish
¿Cuál es el pretérito de este verbo?
English
The teacher explained the preterite tense today.
Spanish
El profesor explicó el tiempo pretérito hoy.
English
In Spanish class we practiced the preterite.
Spanish
En la clase de español practicamos el pretérito.
English
Use the preterite for completed past actions.
Spanish
Usa el pretérito para acciones pasadas completadas.
English
She recognized the preterite in the sentence.
Spanish
Ella reconoció el pretérito en la oración.

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