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A shiny, polished red apple resting on a clean wooden table.

lucir Preterite Conjugation

lucirto look good

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Quick answer:

Lucir is completely regular in the preterite: lucí, luciste, lució, lucimos, lucisteis, lucieron.

lucir Preterite Forms

yolucí
luciste
él/ella/ustedlució
nosotroslucimos
vosotroslucisteis
ellos/ellas/ustedeslucieron

When to Use the Preterite

Use the preterite to describe a specific time someone looked great (like at a party last night) or when a talent was showcased during a specific event.

Notes on lucir in the Preterite

Despite being irregular in the present, lucir is 100% regular in the preterite. No 'z' is needed here.

Example Sentences

  • Ella lució un collar de diamantes en la gala.

    She wore a diamond necklace at the gala.

    él/ella/usted

  • Lucimos nuestras mejores galas ayer.

    We wore our best clothes yesterday.

    nosotros

  • Los jugadores lucieron su talento en el partido.

    The players showed off their talent in the game.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'luzco' for the past tense.

    Correct: lució / lucí

    Why: Learners often carry the 'z' from the present 'yo' form into other tenses where it doesn't belong.

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