escondió
es-kon-DYOH
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Él escondió las llaves en el cajón.
A2He hid the keys in the drawer.
Usted escondió la verdad.
B1You (formal) hid the truth.
El gato se escondió bajo la cama.
A2The cat hid under the bed.
💡 Grammar Points
The Power of the Accent
The accent on the 'ó' tells you this happened in the past. Without the accent, 'escondio' isn't a word!
Past Action vs. Description
Use 'escondió' for a specific time someone hid something. If you want to describe that they were hiding for a long time without a clear end, you use a different form.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing the Accent
Mistake: "El nino escondio el juguete."
Correction: El niño escondió el juguete. In Spanish, the accent mark is required to show it is the past tense for 'he' or 'she'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Reflexive 'Se'
If someone is hiding themselves, you must add 'se' before the word: 'se escondió'.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: escondió
Question 1 of 2
How do you say 'She hid the letter' in Spanish?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'esconde' and 'escondió'?
'Esconde' means 'he/she hides' (right now), while 'escondió' means 'he/she hid' (in the past).
Can 'escondió' be used for 'you'?
Yes, but only for the formal 'usted'. For the informal 'tú', you would say 'escondiste'.