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Conjugation Chart of “Planchar” (to iron) in the Preterite (Past) Tense

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Understanding the Preterite (Past) Tense of “Planchar”

The preterite of planchar is used to express a specific instance of ironing in the past, for example Planché la camisa para la entrevista (I ironed the shirt for the interview). This tense emphasizes the completed action of ironing at a particular moment.

This is a regular -ar verb that follows the standard preterite conjugation pattern. The conjugation is straightforward and predictable.

How to Use Planchar in the Preterite (Past) Tense

The preterite of planchar expresses a completed action of ironing in the past.

To iron: Describes pressing clothes with an iron, for example Planché mi camisa para la entrevista (I ironed my shirt for the interview) or Planchó toda la ropa ayer (He/she ironed all the clothes yesterday).

To press: Used for removing wrinkles from fabric, for example Planché el mantel antes de la cena (I pressed the tablecloth before dinner).

Real Life Examples of Planchar in the Preterite (Past) Tense

Planché la camisa para la entrevista. (I ironed the shirt for the interview.)

Planchaste el vestido de graduación. (You ironed the graduation dress.)

La empleada planchó las sábanas del hotel. (The employee ironed the hotel sheets.)

Planchamos los manteles para la fiesta. (We ironed the tablecloths for the party.)

Las costureras plancharon los uniformes. (The seamstresses ironed the uniforms.)

Planché el pantalón con la raya. (I ironed the pants with the crease.)

Planchaste la falda plisada. (You ironed the pleated skirt.)

Mi madre planchó las cortinas nuevas. (My mother ironed the new curtains.)

Planchamos toda la ropa del viaje. (We ironed all the clothes for the trip.)

Los sastres plancharon los trajes. (The tailors ironed the suits.)

Planché el mantel de lino. (I ironed the linen tablecloth.)

Planchaste la blusa de seda. (You ironed the silk blouse.)

El mayordomo planchó el pañuelo. (The butler ironed the handkerchief.)

Planchamos las servilletas de tela. (We ironed the cloth napkins.)

Las lavanderas plancharon las camisas. (The laundresses ironed the shirts.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Planchar (to iron) in the Preterite (Past) Tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Preterite tense is also known as the Simple Past, Past Simple, Definite Past, Absolute Past, or Past Tense Indicative in English, and as Pretérito Perfecto Simple, Pretérito Indefinido, Pretérito Simple, Pasado Simple, or Pretérito de Indicativo in Spanish.