How to conjugate ceñir in Indicative Preterite in Spanish

ceñir
to gird, to encircle, to fit tightly
irregular verb

Ceñir means to encircle or fit tightly around something, often used in contexts related to clothing, belts, or boundaries. It can also be used figuratively to mean adhering closely to rules or principles.

How to conjugate ceñir in Indicative Preterite

El Pretérito Indefinido - used to talk about actions completed in the past, at a specific point in time

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Indicative Preterite Conjugations

PronounConjugation
Yo
ceñí
ceñiste
Él / Ella / Usted
ceñó
Nosotros / Nosotras
ceñimos
Vosotros / Vosotras
ceñisteis
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes
ceñieron

Examples of ceñir in Indicative Preterite

Yo
Yo ceñí la tela con cuidado.
I fitted the fabric carefully.
Tú ceñiste la ropa rápidamente.
You fitted the clothes quickly.
Él / Ella / Usted
Él ceñó el cinturón con firmeza.
He fitted the belt firmly.
Nosotros / Nosotras
Nosotros ceñimos la corona con hilos dorados.
We fitted the crown with golden threads.
Vosotros / Vosotras
Vosotros ceñisteis la chaqueta rápidamente.
You all fitted the jacket quickly.
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes
Ellos ceñieron la tela al marco.
They fitted the fabric to the frame.

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