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Two cartoon figures sitting opposite each other at a small wooden table, shaking hands over a document, symbolizing a successful negotiation.

negociar Preterite Conjugation

negociarto negotiate

B1regular -ar★★★★★
Quick answer:

Negociar is regular in the preterite: negocié, negociaste, negoció, negociamos, negociasteis, negociaron.

negociar Preterite Forms

yonegocié
negociaste
él/ella/ustednegoció
nosotrosnegociamos
vosotrosnegociasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesnegociaron

When to Use the Preterite

Use the preterite to talk about a negotiation that reached a conclusion or a specific time when a deal was struck. It describes the completed act of bargaining.

Notes on negociar in the Preterite

Negociar follows the standard pattern for -ar verbs in the preterite. Note that 'negociamos' is the same for both present and preterite.

Example Sentences

  • Ayer negocié un aumento de sueldo.

    Yesterday I negotiated a salary increase.

    yo

  • Usted negoció muy bien las condiciones.

    You negotiated the conditions very well.

    él/ella/usted

  • Ellos negociaron durante tres horas.

    They negotiated for three hours.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: negocie

    Correct: negocié

    Why: Without the accent, 'negocie' becomes a subjunctive form instead of the past tense 'I negotiated'.

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