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reemplazar Preterite Conjugation

reemplazarto replace

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Quick answer:

The preterite of reemplazar is regular except for the 'yo' form (reemplacé), which changes 'z' to 'c'.

reemplazar Preterite Forms

yoreemplacé
reemplazaste
él/ella/ustedreemplazó
nosotrosreemplazamos
vosotrosreemplazasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesreemplazaron

When to Use the Preterite

Use the preterite to talk about a specific time you replaced an object or a person in the past.

Notes on reemplazar in the Preterite

Only the 'yo' form (reemplacé) has a spelling change (z > c). All other forms are regular (reemplazaste, reemplazó, etc.).

Example Sentences

  • Ayer reemplacé la bombilla de la cocina.

    Yesterday I replaced the lightbulb in the kitchen.

    yo

  • ¿Reemplazaste el aceite del coche?

    Did you replace the car oil?

  • La empresa reemplazó a todo el equipo.

    The company replaced the whole team.

    él/ella/usted

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: reemplazé

    Correct: reemplacé

    Why: The letter 'z' is almost never used before 'e' in Spanish; it must change to 'c'.

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