How to Say "i stopped" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “i stopped” is “dejé” — use 'dejé' when you are talking about ceasing an activity or habit, like quitting smoking or stopping an action..
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VerbB1General
Use 'dejé' when you are talking about ceasing an activity or habit, like quitting smoking or stopping an action.
Examples
Dejé de comer carne el mes pasado.
I stopped eating meat last month.
VerbB1General
Use 'corté' when you are referring to ending a relationship, cutting something off, or halting a flow or process.
Examples
Corté la comunicación con él.
I stopped communication with him.
Dejé vs. Corté: Habit vs. Ending
Learners often confuse 'dejé' and 'corté' because both can imply stopping. Remember that 'dejé' is for stopping an activity or habit, while 'corté' is more for ending a connection or flow.
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