How and When to Use the Preterite Tense

The preterite tense is one way of expressing the past tense in Spanish, and it’s often the first kind of past tense that learners study! Knowing the preterite tense means you’ll be able to talk about what happened this morning, yesterday, last week, or even last decade. Here’s a beginner’s guide to forming and using the preterite tense in Spanish.

Tips for using the preterite tense in Spanish