llegaste
yeh-GAHS-teh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
¡Qué bueno que llegaste! Te estábamos esperando.
A1It’s great that you arrived! We were waiting for you.
¿A qué hora llegaste anoche a casa?
A1What time did you get home last night?
Llegaste justo a tiempo para ver el final de la película.
A2You arrived just in time to see the end of the movie.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Tú' Form
This word is always used when addressing one person informally (a friend, child, or family member). It is the equivalent of 'you' in English.
Past Action Completed
Llegaste uses the Preterite tense, which is the verb form you use to talk about actions that happened once and finished completely in the past, like 'I ate dinner' or 'You arrived.'
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Past Tenses
Mistake: "Using 'llegabas' (Imperfect) instead of 'llegaste' (Preterite)."
Correction: Use 'llegaste' for a single, specific arrival time ('You arrived at 8:00'). Use 'llegabas' to describe a repeated habit in the past ('You used to arrive early').
⭐ Usage Tips
When to use 'Llegaste'
Use 'llegaste' when the arrival is the main, single event you are describing. If you need to be more formal, use 'llegó' (Usted form).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: llegaste
Question 1 of 2
If you are speaking formally to your boss, which word would you use instead of 'llegaste'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'llegaste' regular or irregular?
The verb *llegar* is considered a regular -ar verb in most tenses, including *llegaste*. However, watch out for the 'yo' form in the Preterite ('llegué'), which requires a 'u' to keep the hard 'g' sound.
How is 'llegaste' different from 'viniste'?
Both mean 'you arrived/came,' but *llegar* focuses on reaching a destination, while *venir* (viniste) focuses on movement toward the speaker. Example: 'Llegaste a la fiesta' (You reached the party); 'Viniste a mi casa' (You came toward me/my house).