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maldecir Preterite Conjugation

maldecirto curse

B2irregular -ir★★★
Quick answer:

The preterite of maldecir is highly irregular with a 'j' stem: maldije, maldijiste, maldijo, maldijimos, maldijisteis, maldijeron.

maldecir Preterite Forms

yomaldije
maldijiste
él/ella/ustedmaldijo
nosotrosmaldijimos
vosotrosmaldijisteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesmaldijeron

When to Use the Preterite

Use the preterite for specific, completed instances in the past where someone cursed or spoke badly of a situation.

Notes on maldecir in the Preterite

Like 'decir', it uses the 'j' stem and takes irregular endings (no accents). Note the 'i' to 'j' change and the 'i' to 'e' change in the first syllable.

Example Sentences

  • El hombre maldijo su mala fortuna.

    The man cursed his bad fortune.

    él/ella/usted

  • Ayer maldije el tráfico durante una hora.

    Yesterday I cursed the traffic for an hour.

    yo

  • Ellos maldijeron el día en que se conocieron.

    They cursed the day they met.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Writing 'maldijeron' as 'maldijieron'.

    Correct: maldijeron

    Why: After a 'j' stem in the preterite, the 'i' in the 'ieron' ending is dropped.

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