fue
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Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Mi abuela fue enfermera.
A1My grandmother was a nurse.
La película fue excelente.
A1The movie was excellent.
Fue un día muy importante para nosotros.
A2It was a very important day for us.
💡 Grammar Points
A Past Form of 'Ser' (to be)
This 'fue' comes from the verb 'ser'. Use it for completed events or to state what someone or something was in a finished period of time. Think of it as a snapshot: the action is over.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Fue' for Descriptions
Mistake: "La casa fue grande."
Correction: La casa era grande. Use 'era' for descriptions in the past (like size, color, or personality). Use 'fue' for events ('La fiesta fue grande').
⭐ Usage Tips
Talking About Events
'Fue' is perfect for talking about events like parties, concerts, or meetings. For example, 'El concierto fue increíble' (The concert was incredible).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: fue
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'fue' to mean 'went'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I tell if 'fue' means 'was' or 'went'?
Look at the rest of the sentence! If it's followed by 'a' and a place (like 'fue a la playa'), it almost always means 'went'. If it's describing what something is like ('fue divertido'), it means 'was'.
Why are the past tenses for 'ser' and 'ir' the same?
It's a quirk of history! In Latin, the language Spanish comes from, the two verbs already had very similar past tense forms. Over time, they merged into one identical set of words ('fui', 'fuiste', 'fue', etc.). You're not crazy; it is confusing, but context makes it clear.
What's the difference between 'fue' and 'era'?
Both can mean 'was'. Use 'fue' for completed actions or events, like a snapshot in time ('La fiesta fue anoche' - The party was last night). Use 'era' for descriptions, ongoing situations, or habits in the past, like a video playing ('Cuando era niño...' - When I was a child...).