casó
kah-SOH
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
El juez casó a la pareja en el ayuntamiento.
A2The judge married the couple at the town hall.
Ella se casó el año pasado. (Note: The reflexive 'se' is often required when talking about getting married.)
B1She got married last year.
¿Quién casó a tu hermano?
A2Who married your brother?
💡 Grammar Points
Identifying the Speaker
Since 'casó' is the simple past, it refers to an action completed by 'él' (he), 'ella' (she), or 'usted' (formal you).
The Preterite Tense
The preterite tense is used for single, completed actions in the past. If the action happened at a specific time and finished, use this tense.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Accent Mark
Mistake: "Writing 'caso' instead of 'casó'."
Correction: The accent mark on the 'ó' is essential! Without it, 'caso' means 'I marry' (present tense) or 'case/situation' (noun).
Using 'Casar' vs. 'Casarse'
Mistake: "Saying 'Él casó' when you mean 'He got married.'"
Correction: To say someone got married, you usually need the reflexive form: 'Él *se casó*.' Use simple 'casó' when referring to the person *performing* the ceremony (e.g., the priest).
⭐ Usage Tips
Quick Storytelling
Use 'casó' when quickly narrating a life event that happened once: 'Mi tía casó a los veinte años' (My aunt got married at twenty years old, using it colloquially).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: casó
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'casó' to mean 'He got married'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'casó' have an accent mark?
The accent mark on the 'ó' is crucial because it distinguishes the simple past (preterite) form ('He/She married') from the present tense form 'caso' ('I marry'). It tells you where to put the stress when you say the word.
What is the difference between 'casó' and 'se casó'?
'Casó' (without 'se') generally means 'he/she performed the marriage ceremony' (like a judge). 'Se casó' (with the 'se') means 'he/she got married' (the person joined in marriage).