Preterite vs. Imperfect

The form 'golpeó' is the simple past tense (preterite). It tells you that the action of hitting happened once and finished completely at a specific time in the past.

Action Completed in the Past

'Golpeó' emphasizes the moment of impact. If you want to talk about someone hitting themselves accidentally, you would say 'se golpeó'.

Focus on the Result

Very common, used daily to describe physical actions, accidents, or impacts.

When used figuratively, 'golpeó' often describes something negative (like bad news, a storm, or a financial loss) acting as the subject, and the person or group being affected is the direct object.

Figurative Use

This sense is perfect for formal writing or reporting on events that have a significant, negative consequence, such as 'La sequía golpeó la agricultura' (The drought hit agriculture).

Reporting Impact

Common in media, literature, and formal discussions to describe profound emotional or financial distress.

'Golpeó' is the third-person singular preterite form of 'golpear' (to hit, strike). Learn its common uses for physical impact and its figurative use meaning 'to shock' or 'to affect severely'. Includes full conjugation tables.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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