firmó
feer-MOH
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
El presidente firmó el nuevo decreto esta mañana.
A2The president signed the new decree this morning.
¿Quién firmó la carta? No reconozco la rúbrica.
B1Who signed the letter? I don't recognize the signature.
Usted firmó el contrato hace dos años, ¿lo recuerda?
B1You signed the contract two years ago, do you remember it?
💡 Grammar Points
Action Completed in the Past
The ending '-ó' tells you that the action of signing happened and finished at a specific time in the past (like yesterday or last week). This is the 'Preterite' tense.
Who Signed?
This form applies to three different subjects: 'él' (he), 'ella' (she), and 'usted' (the formal way to say 'you'). Context usually clarifies which person you are talking about.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Past Tenses
Mistake: "Using 'firmaba' instead of 'firmó' when talking about a single, finished event."
Correction: 'Firmó' is for a quick, specific action ('He signed the paper'). 'Firmaba' is for descriptions or repeated actions in the past ('He used to sign papers every day').
⭐ Usage Tips
Focus on the Result
Use 'firmó' when the result of the signing is important right now (e.g., 'Now the deal is official because he signed it').
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
imperfect
present
preterite
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: firmó
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'firmó'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'firmó' and 'firmaba'?
'Firmó' is the simple past (Preterite) and describes a single, finished action that happened at a specific time ('He signed the check'). 'Firmaba' is the descriptive past (Imperfect) and describes ongoing or repeated actions ('He used to sign many checks').
Is 'firmó' a regular verb form?
Yes, 'firmó' comes from the verb 'firmar', which is a fully regular '-ar' verb. This makes all of its conjugations predictable and easy to learn.