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hablar Preterite Conjugation

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Quick answer:

The preterite of hablar is regular: hablé, hablaste, habló, hablamos, hablasteis, hablaron.

hablar Preterite Forms

yohablé
hablaste
él/ella/ustedhabló
nosotroshablamos
vosotroshablasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedeshablaron

When to Use the Preterite

Use the preterite for a specific conversation that started and finished in the past. It is perfect for mentioning a phone call you made or a meeting that happened yesterday.

Notes on hablar in the Preterite

Hablar is regular in the preterite. Note that 'hablamos' is the same in both present and preterite; context tells you if it's 'we talk' or 'we talked'.

Example Sentences

  • Ayer hablé con mi jefe sobre el proyecto.

    Yesterday I talked to my boss about the project.

    yo

  • Ella habló durante dos horas.

    She talked for two hours.

    él/ella/usted

  • ¿Hablasteis con el guía ayer?

    Did you all talk to the guide yesterday?

    vosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Confusing 'hablo' (I speak) with 'habló' (he/she spoke).

    Correct: habló

    Why: The accent on the final 'o' is critical because it changes both the person and the tense.

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