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asegurar Preterite Conjugation

asegurarto assure

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Quick answer:

The preterite of asegurar is regular: aseguré, aseguraste, aseguró, aseguramos, asegurasteis, aseguraron.

asegurar Preterite Forms

yoaseguré
aseguraste
él/ella/ustedaseguró
nosotrosaseguramos
vosotrosasegurasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesaseguraron

When to Use the Preterite

Use the preterite for a completed action in the past, like when you confirmed something once or signed an insurance policy.

Notes on asegurar in the Preterite

This verb is fully regular. Note that 'aseguramos' is the same in both present and preterite; context is key.

Example Sentences

  • Aseguré la puerta antes de salir.

    I secured the door before leaving.

    yo

  • El testigo aseguró que vio al sospechoso.

    The witness stated (assured) that he saw the suspect.

    él/ella/usted

  • ¿Aseguraste el coche el mes pasado?

    Did you insure the car last month?

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Forgetting the accent on 'aseguró'.

    Correct: Aseguró

    Why: Without the accent, it can be confused with other forms or lose its past-tense stress.

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