Confusing Past Tenses

Salvaste is the simple past (preterite) form for 'tú' (you, informal). It describes a single, completed action of saving that happened at a definite time in the past.

The 'Tú' Past Action

Since 'salvar' is a regular '-ar' verb, its past tense endings follow the most common pattern, making 'salvaste' very predictable.

Regular -AR Verb

Use 'salvaste' when the result of the saving is the most important thing: the person or thing is now safe because of your action.

Focus on the Result

A common past tense form of the verb 'salvar' (to save or rescue).

'Salvaste' is the past tense form meaning 'you saved' or 'you rescued' (informal 'tú'). Learn its full conjugation, common examples, and difference from the imperfect tense.

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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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