Confusing Past Tenses

This form, 'robaste,' is how you tell someone, 'You did this action' (stole), if that action finished completely in the past. It is the simple past (Preterite) and is used when you speak informally to one person.

The 'Tú' Past Tense

Since 'robar' is regular, the 'tú' form always ends in -aste in the simple past, like 'hablaste' (you spoke) or 'compraste' (you bought).

Regular -AR Pattern

Like in English, 'robar' can be used figuratively to mean capturing something, like 'robaste mi corazón' (you stole my heart) or 'robaste la atención' (you stole the attention).

Figurative Use

A common verb form used when talking about past actions, specifically addressing one person informally.

'Robaste' is the informal past tense (preterite) form of the Spanish verb 'robar' (to steal or rob). Learn its full conjugation, examples, and how to use the 'tú' form correctly.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

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indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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