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enloquecer Preterite Conjugation

enloquecerto go crazy

B1irregular spelling change -er★★★★
Quick answer:

Enloquecer is regular in the preterite: enloquecí, enloqueciste, enloqueció, enloquecimos, enloquecisteis, enloquecieron.

enloquecer Preterite Forms

yoenloquecí
enloqueciste
él/ella/ustedenloqueció
nosotrosenloquecimos
vosotrosenloquecisteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesenloquecieron

When to Use the Preterite

Use the preterite to mark the specific moment someone 'went crazy' or 'lost it' due to a sudden event.

Notes on enloquecer in the Preterite

Enloquecer is completely regular in the preterite tense, following the standard -er endings.

Example Sentences

  • Cuando escuchó la noticia, enloqueció de alegría.

    When he heard the news, he went crazy with joy.

    él/ella/usted

  • Ayer casi enloquecí buscando mis llaves.

    Yesterday I almost went crazy looking for my keys.

    yo

  • Ellos enloquecieron durante el concierto.

    They went wild during the concert.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Adding a 'z' like in the present (enloquezció).

    Correct: The preterite form is enloqueció.

    Why: The 'zc' change only happens in the present 'yo' and the subjunctive.

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