usaron
oo-SAH-rohn
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Ellos usaron la bicicleta para ir al mercado.
A1They used the bicycle to go to the market.
¿Ustedes usaron el coche nuevo ayer?
A2Did you all (formal) use the new car yesterday?
Las actrices usaron vestidos de gala en la ceremonia.
B1The actresses wore ball gowns at the ceremony.
💡 Grammar Points
The Simple Past (Preterite) Meaning
The form 'usaron' tells you about an action—'using' something—that started and finished completely at a specific moment in the past. It's a closed event.
Who Did the Action?
This form always refers to a group: 'ellos' (they, masculine/mixed), 'ellas' (they, feminine), or 'ustedes' (you all, formal).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Past Tense Confusion
Mistake: "Using 'usaban' (imperfect) when referring to a single, completed event."
Correction: Use 'usaron' for actions that happened one time and ended ('Ayer usaron el coche'). Use 'usaban' for repeated or ongoing past actions ('Antes siempre usaban el coche').
⭐ Usage Tips
Context Clues
Look for time words like 'ayer' (yesterday), 'la semana pasada' (last week), or 'una vez' (one time) to confirm you need this simple past form ('usaron').
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
imperfect
present
preterite
subjunctive
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: usaron
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'usaron' for a single, completed action?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'usaron' a regular or irregular verb form?
'Usaron' comes from the verb 'usar,' which is a fully regular verb. This makes its conjugation very predictable and easy to learn.
What is the difference between 'usaron' and 'usaban'?
'Usaron' (simple past) means the action of using was finished and completed (e.g., 'They used the tool yesterday'). 'Usaban' (imperfect past) means the action was repeated, habitual, or ongoing in the past (e.g., 'They used to use that tool every day').