cometí
“cometí” means “I committed” in Spanish (past action or crime).
I committed, I made
Also: I perpetrated
📝 In Action
Cometí un error grave al olvidar mi pasaporte.
A2I made a serious mistake by forgetting my passport.
El informe no está bien; yo cometí ese fallo.
A2The report isn't right; I made that mistake.
Juro que nunca cometí ninguna falta en mi trabajo.
B1I swear I never committed any offense in my job.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: cometí
Question 1 of 2
If you wanted to say 'She made a mistake yesterday,' which form of 'cometer' would you use?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *committĕre*, meaning 'to join together' or 'to entrust.' The modern Spanish meaning shifted to focus on carrying out or performing an action, especially a negative one.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'cometí' and 'cometía'?
'Cometí' is the simple past, used for a single, finished action (e.g., 'I made a mistake yesterday'). 'Cometía' is the imperfect past, used for habitual actions or descriptions (e.g., 'I used to make mistakes').
Can 'cometer' be used for positive actions?
While technically possible, in modern everyday Spanish, 'cometer' is almost always associated with negative outcomes like errors, crimes, or faults. Stick to verbs like 'hacer' or 'realizar' for positive or neutral actions.