soñé
“soñé” means “I dreamed” in Spanish (past action completed).
I dreamed
Also: I dreamt, I had a dream
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Anoche soñé con un perro gigante que hablaba.
A1Last night I dreamed about a giant dog that talked.
¿Con quién soñé? No lo recuerdo.
A2Who did I dream about? I don't remember it.
Cuando era niño, siempre soñé con viajar al espacio.
B1When I was a child, I always dreamed of traveling to space.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
imperfect
present
preterite
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Quick Quiz: soñé
Question 1 of 2
Which English sentence correctly translates the meaning of 'soñé'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'soñar' comes from the Latin word *somniare*, which itself is related to *somnus*, meaning 'sleep.' This connection clearly links the Spanish word to the physical act of sleeping and the images seen during that time.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (c. 13th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'soñé' a regular or irregular verb?
In the simple past tense (the tense of 'soñé'), it is regular, following the standard '-ar' verb pattern. However, in the present tense (like 'yo sueño'), it is considered irregular because the vowel 'o' changes to 'ue'.
What is the difference between 'soñé' and 'soñaba'?
'Soñé' (simple past) describes a single, completed action: 'I dreamed about the trip' (one time). 'Soñaba' (imperfect past) describes an ongoing, habitual, or descriptive past action: 'I used to dream a lot' or 'I was dreaming when the phone rang.'