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A hand pouring water from a pitcher into a clear glass jar until the jar is completely full, with the water reaching the brim.

llenar Preterite Conjugation

llenarto fill

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Quick answer:

Llenar is regular in the preterite: llené, llenaste, llenó, llenamos, llenasteis, llenaron.

llenar Preterite Forms

yollené
llenaste
él/ella/ustedllenó
nosotrosllenamos
vosotrosllenasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesllenaron

When to Use the Preterite

Use the preterite when the act of filling was completed at a specific time, such as filling a glass of juice a minute ago or filling a stadium for a concert last night.

Notes on llenar in the Preterite

Llenar is regular in the preterite. Note that 'llenamos' is the same in both present and preterite.

Example Sentences

  • Llené la bañera con agua caliente.

    I filled the bathtub with hot water.

    yo

  • Ayer llenamos el coche de maletas.

    Yesterday we filled the car with suitcases.

    nosotros

  • Él llenó el vaso hasta el borde.

    He filled the glass to the brim.

    él/ella/usted

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Lleno (without accent) for the past.

    Correct: Llenó

    Why: Without the accent, 'lleno' means 'I fill' or 'full', while 'llenó' means 'he/she filled'.

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