How to conjugate ser in Indicative Preterite in Spanish

ser
irregular verb

Ser is an irregular verb that means 'to be' and is used to describe essential characteristics, identity, origin, and time. It is fundamental in Spanish for expressing permanent states or qualities.

How to conjugate ser 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
fui
Tú
fuiste
Él / Ella / Usted
fue
Nosotros / Nosotras
fuimos
Vosotros / Vosotras
fuisteis
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes
fueron

Examples of ser in Indicative Preterite

Yo
Ayer fui al supermercado.
Yesterday I went to the supermarket.
Tú
Tú fuiste muy amable conmigo.
You were very kind to me.
Él / Ella / Usted
Ella fue la mejor estudiante.
She was the best student.
Nosotros / Nosotras
Nosotros fuimos a la playa.
We went to the beach.
Vosotros / Vosotras
Vosotros fuisteis muy valientes.
You all were very brave.
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes
Ellos fueron al concierto.
They went to the concert.

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Ayer fui al supermercado.

Other conjugations of ser

All conjugations
Complete conjugation table
Indicative Present
Indicative Imperfect
Indicative Present Continuous
Indicative Informal Future
Indicative Future
Indicative Conditional
Indicative Present Perfect
Indicative Past Perfect
Indicative Future Perfect
Indicative Conditional Perfect
Subjunctive Present
Subjunctive Imperfect
Subjunctive Future
Subjunctive Present Perfect
Subjunctive Past Perfect
Subjunctive Future Perfect
Imperative Affirmative
Imperative Negative

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