vendí
ven-DÍ
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Ayer vendí mi coche viejo por poco dinero.
A1Yesterday I sold my old car for little money.
Vendí todos mis libros antes de mudarme.
A2I sold all my books before moving.
No sé cómo lo hice, pero vendí la casa en una semana.
B1I don't know how I did it, but I sold the house in one week.
💡 Grammar Points
Action Completed in the Past
Vendí is the 'I' form of the simple past tense (Preterite). Use it for actions that started and finished completely at a specific moment in time.
Regular -ER Verb
Since 'vender' is a regular -ER verb, its preterite form follows the standard pattern: drop the -er and add -í (for 'yo').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Preterite vs. Imperfect
Mistake: "Using 'yo vendía' when referring to a single, finished past event (e.g., 'Ayer vendía mi coche')."
Correction: Use 'yo vendí' for specific, completed actions. 'Vendía' (imperfect) means 'I used to sell' or 'I was selling' repeatedly or habitually.
⭐ Usage Tips
Emphasis on the 'I'
Because the ending '-í' clearly tells you it's 'I' (yo), you usually don't need to say 'Yo vendí.' Just 'Vendí' is enough and sounds more natural.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: vendí
Question 1 of 2
Which English phrase best translates 'Vendí mi bicicleta la semana pasada'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'vendí' have an accent mark?
The accent mark on the 'í' is essential because it indicates where the stress (the emphasis) falls when you say the word: ven-DÍ. Without the accent, the stress would naturally fall on the first syllable, changing the pronunciation and potentially confusing it with other words.
Is 'vendí' the same as 'vendimos'?
No. 'Vendí' means 'I sold' (only one person), while 'vendimos' means 'We sold' (a group of people including the speaker). They are the same tense (Preterite) but different subjects.