Confusing Past Tenses

"Sonó" is used for actions that started and finished completely in the past, like a single, immediate event: The bell rang (and stopped).

The Simple Past (Preterite)

Remember that the present tense of 'sonar' changes the 'o' to 'ue' (sueno), but in the past tense ('sonó'), the 'o' stays the same. The past tense is simpler!

The 'Boot' Change

Extremely common, used whenever something makes a noise, rings, or goes off.

When using 'sonar' to mean 'sound like' (giving an impression), it often requires the preposition 'a': 'Sonó a una broma' (It sounded like a joke).

Using 'Sonar' with 'A'

The phrase 'Me sonó' (It sounded to me) is the standard way to say 'It sounded familiar to me' or 'I recognized it.'

Sounding Familiar

Commonly used to describe how an idea, name, or story is perceived by someone.

"Sonó" is the simple past (Preterite) conjugation of the verb 'sonar.' It means 'it rang,' 'it sounded,' or 'it went off.' Learn its full conjugation and figurative uses.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

conditional

present

preterite

imperfect

future

imperative

affirmative

negative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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