Preterite vs. Imperfect

This form is used for actions that happened once and were completed at a specific time in the past. Think of it as a finished event, like 'The show started' or 'She mentioned it.'

The Simple Past (Preterite)

'Mencionó' can refer to three subjects: 'él' (he), 'ella' (she), or 'usted' (the formal way of saying 'you'). Context usually tells you which one.

Who Did the Action?

The accent on the 'ó' is essential! It tells you the stress falls there, distinguishing 'mencionó' (he mentioned) from 'menciono' (I mention, present tense).

Using the Accent Mark

A very common verb form used to report something someone said or referenced in the past.

'Mencionó' is the past tense form of the verb 'mencionar' (to mention), meaning 'he/she/it mentioned' or 'you (formal) mentioned.' Learn its full conjugation and how to use it correctly in the simple past.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

Practice Conjugations