A simple storybook illustration of a character using a magnifying glass to carefully examine a document on a desk, representing the act of checking something.

revisé

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Verb (Past Tense)A2regular ar

I checked?for errors or completeness,I reviewed?a document or situation

Also:I revised?a text or policy,I inspected?a physical item

Quick Reference

infinitiverevisar

gerundrevisando

past Participlerevisado

📝 In Action

Revisé la lista antes de ir al supermercado.

I checked the list before going to the supermarket.

El profesor me preguntó si revisé mi ensayo final.

The professor asked me if I reviewed my final essay.

Ayer revisé todos los cables para asegurar que la conexión fuera segura.

Yesterday I inspected all the cables to ensure the connection was safe.

Word Connections

Synonyms

examiné (I examined)
chequeé (I checked)

Common Collocations

revisé el trabajo – I reviewed the work
revisé el coche – I inspected the car

💡 Grammar Points

The Accent Mark

The accent mark on 'revisé' is essential! It tells you that the stress falls on the last syllable, and it confirms this is the simple past tense ('I checked'). Without the accent ('revise'), it would be the present subjunctive form ('he/she/it reviews').

Simple Past (Preterite)

Use 'revisé' when you checked something at a specific, completed time in the past, like 'yesterday' or 'last week.' It describes an action that started and finished.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Tenses

Mistake: "Usar 'yo revisaba' para una acción única: 'Ayer revisaba mi móvil.'"

Correction: Use 'yo revisé' for a single completed action: 'Ayer revisé mi móvil.' ('Yo revisaba' means 'I used to check' or 'I was checking' repeatedly or continuously.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Review vs. Check

While 'revisar' often means 'to review' (like a document), it's also the standard Spanish word for 'to check' (like checking your bag or checking a clock). Don't limit it just to academic work!

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: revisé

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'revisé'?

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Word Family

revisar(to review, to check (infinitive)) - verb

revisión(review, check-up) - noun

revisor(inspector, checker) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'revisé' and 'revisaba'?

'Revisé' is the simple past (preterite) and means 'I checked' one time, completing the action. 'Revisaba' is the descriptive past (imperfect) and means 'I was checking' (ongoing action) or 'I used to check' (repeated habit).

Why is the accent mark on 'revisé' so important?

The accent mark tells you exactly who performed the action and when. It clearly marks the 'I' form in the simple past. If you remove the accent, the word 'revise' is pronounced differently and means 'that he/she/it may review' (a special verb form used for wishes or doubts).