Confusing Past Tenses

'Rompiste' is the 'tú' form of the past tense, used when talking directly to a friend or someone you know well about a single action they finished in the past.

The 'Tú' Past Tense

This tense (called the preterite) is used for actions that had a clear beginning and end, like 'I broke it yesterday' or 'They broke it at 3 PM.'

Preterite Tense

Often, Spanish speakers use 'se' to describe an accidental breaking, like 'Se te rompió el plato' (The plate broke on you/You accidentally broke the plate).

Using 'Se'

Extremely common way to state that 'you' physically shattered, tore, or destroyed something in the past.

Even when 'romper' refers to abstract things like promises or silence, it still uses the same 'rompiste' form to show the action was completed in the past.

Abstract Actions

Commonly used to describe the violation of an agreement, rule, or social boundary.

When talking about ending a relationship, you almost always need the word 'con' (with) right after the verb: 'romper con alguien'.

Required Preposition

Used to describe the ending of a romantic relationship or friendship.

Learn the meaning and conjugation of 'rompiste' (you broke), the past tense form of the Spanish verb 'romper' (to break, to violate, or to break up a relationship). Includes examples and usage tips.

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indicative

conditional

present

preterite

imperfect

future

imperative

affirmative

negative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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