Focused conjugation
Estar preterite
Conjugate estar in the Spanish preterite. See every person, a clear pattern note, related tenses, and a free practice drill.
Estar in the preterite
| yo | estuve |
|---|---|
| tú | estuviste |
| él / ella / Ud. | estuvo |
| nosotros | estuvimos |
| ustedes | estuvieron |
| ellos / ellas | estuvieron |
How this form works
Estar follows the estar conjugation model. Compare these forms carefully with the infinitive because the stem or ending departs from the regular pattern.
Use the preterite guide to learn the meaning and formation of this tense, then compare it with the complete estar conjugation.
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