How to Say "you signed" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “you signed” is “firmó” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El presidente firmó el nuevo decreto esta mañana.
The president signed the new decree this morning.
¿Quién firmó la carta? No reconozco la rúbrica.
Who signed the letter? I don't recognize the signature.
Usted firmó el contrato hace dos años, ¿lo recuerda?
You signed the contract two years ago, do you remember it?
Action Completed in the Past
The ending '-ó' tells you that the action of signing happened and finished at a specific time in the past (like yesterday or last week). This is the 'Preterite' tense.
Who Signed?
This form applies to three different subjects: 'él' (he), 'ella' (she), and 'usted' (the formal way to say 'you'). Context usually clarifies which person you are talking about.
Confusing Past Tenses
Mistake: “Using 'firmaba' instead of 'firmó' when talking about a single, finished event.”
Correction: 'Firmó' is for a quick, specific action ('He signed the paper'). 'Firmaba' is for descriptions or repeated actions in the past ('He used to sign papers every day').
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