arruinaste
ah-rroo-ee-NAHS-teh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Arruinaste la sorpresa cuando entraste antes de tiempo.
A2You ruined the surprise when you walked in too early.
Lo siento, arruinaste mi vestido favorito.
A2I'm sorry, you ruined my favorite dress.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'You' Past Stamp
The ending '-aste' is a signal that you are talking to a friend or someone you know well (informal 'tú') about something they finished doing in the past.
❌ Common Pitfalls
The Ghost 'S'
Mistake: "arruinastes"
Correction: arruinaste
⭐ Usage Tips
Using it naturally
Use 'arruinaste' when the action is completely over. If you want to say someone 'was ruining' something over a long period, you'd use a different form.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: arruinaste
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence means 'You ruined the party'?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'arruinaste' rude?
Not necessarily, but the word itself is strong. It's often used when expressing frustration or disappointment.
Does it mean I have no money?
It can. If someone says 'Me arruinaste', they might mean you literally made them go bankrupt, or just that you spoiled their day.