enteré
“enteré” means “I found out” in Spanish (past tense, sudden discovery).
I found out, I learned
Also: I realized, I heard (the news)
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Me enteré de la fiesta por mi hermana.
A2I found out about the party through my sister.
Cuando llegué, me enteré de que el vuelo estaba cancelado.
B1When I arrived, I learned that the flight was cancelled.
Anoche me enteré de que te mudaste de ciudad.
B1Last night I found out that you moved cities.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Which sentence correctly uses 'enteré' to mean 'I found out'?
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The verb 'enterar' comes from the Latin word *integrare*, meaning 'to make whole' or 'to complete.' When you 'enterarse,' you are completing your knowledge, making your understanding whole.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'Me enteré' and 'Supe'?
'Me enteré' (from enterarse) emphasizes the *moment* you received the information or the surprise of the discovery. 'Supe' (from saber) means 'I learned' in a general sense, or 'I came to know a fact,' often used for less dramatic or sudden discoveries.
Why is 'enteré' considered an 'ar' verb if it ends in 'é'?
'Enteré' is the 'yo' form of the past tense (preterite) for verbs that end in -ar in their base form (infinitive), like 'hablar' (hablé) or 'caminar' (caminé). The base verb here is 'enterar'.