Using the Wrong Past Tense

This is the 'yo' (I) form of the verb 'nacer' (to be born) in the simple past tense (Preterite). It describes a single, completed action that happened at a specific time: the moment you were born.

The 'Yo' Form of the Simple Past

Notice how the base verb 'nacer' has a 'c' sound, but in the present tense 'yo' form (nazco) and the Subjunctive, it changes to 'z'. This helps keep the sound consistent, like the 'ce' in 'nacer'.

Nacer's 'C' to 'Z' Shift

Always use 'nací en' followed by the place, or 'nací el' followed by the date, to talk about your origin. Remember the simple past is used for this specific life event.

Telling Your Origin Story

Extremely common, used whenever someone talks about their origin or birthday.

Learn the meaning and correct usage of the Spanish verb form 'nací' ('I was born'), including its full conjugation in the simple past (Preterite) tense of 'nacer'.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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