Since 'violó' is in the preterite tense, it describes a single action that was completed entirely in the past, like finishing a race or crossing a line.

Past Action Completed

This meaning is typically used in formal or serious discussions, such as politics, law, or contracts. For simple rule-breaking, a verb like 'rompió' (he/she broke) might be used instead.

Formal Contexts

Commonly used in formal, legal, and news contexts when discussing rules or boundaries.

As the preterite form, 'violó' focuses on the single moment the action occurred and finished, contrasting with the imperfect tense which would describe an ongoing situation or habit in the past.

Direct Past Tense

Because of this serious meaning, be careful to use 'violar' only when the context is clearly about breaking rules (Definition 1). When discussing sexual assault, using the more specific phrase 'agredir sexualmente' (to sexually assault) is often preferred in formal discourse.

Sensitive Language

Used in serious legal and journalistic reporting when discussing sexual violence.

'Violó' is the past tense form of the verb 'violar,' meaning 'he/she/it violated' (a rule, contract, or privacy) or, in a very serious context, 'he/she/it raped.' Learn its full conjugation and proper usage.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

future

conditional

imperfect

present

preterite

subjunctive

imperfect

present

imperative

negative

affirmative

Practice Conjugations