empujó
em-poo-HOH
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Él empujó la puerta pero estaba cerrada con llave.
A1He pushed the door but it was locked.
Ella me empujó sin querer en el metro.
A2She accidentally pushed me on the subway.
Su jefe lo empujó a terminar el proyecto pronto.
B1His boss pressured him to finish the project soon.
💡 Grammar Points
The Meaning of the Accent
The accent on the 'ó' tells you two things: it happened in the past, and it was done by 'him,' 'her,' or 'it' (or 'you' formal).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Empujó vs. Empujo
Mistake: "Using 'empujo' to mean 'he pushed'."
Correction: Say 'empujó'. Without the accent, 'empujo' means 'I push' (right now).
⭐ Usage Tips
Push vs. Pull
Spanish learners often confuse 'empujar' (push) with 'tirar' (pull). Remember: Empujar starts with 'E' like 'Exit'—you push a door to exit a building!
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: empujó
Question 1 of 1
If you want to say 'He pushed the car,' which word do you use?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'empujó' and 'empujaba'?
Both refer to the past. 'Empujó' is for a completed action (he pushed once), while 'empujaba' is for ongoing or repeated actions (he was pushing or used to push).