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Conjugation Chart of “Quebrar” (to break) in the Preterite (Past) Tense
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | quebré |
| Tú | quebraste |
| Él / Ella / Usted | quebró |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | quebramos |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | quebraron |
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Understanding the Preterite (Past) Tense of “Quebrar”
The preterite of quebrar is used to express a specific instance of breaking something in the past, for example Quebré el vaso sin querer (I accidentally broke the glass). This tense emphasizes the completed action of breaking at a particular moment.
This is a regular -ar verb that follows the standard preterite conjugation pattern. Its straightforward conjugation makes it an excellent example for practicing regular preterite forms.
How to Use Quebrar in the Preterite (Past) Tense
The preterite of quebrar describes a completed action of breaking or shattering in the past.
To break/shatter: Describes breaking something completely, for example Quebré el vaso sin querer (I broke the glass accidentally) or Se quebró la ventana (The window shattered).
To go bankrupt: In business context, refers to bankruptcy, for example La empresa quebró el mes pasado (The company went bankrupt last month).
Real Life Examples of Quebrar in the Preterite (Past) Tense
Quebré el jarrón antiguo por accidente. (I broke the antique vase by accident.)
Quebraste el vidrio de la ventana. (You broke the window glass.)
El niño quebró su juguete favorito. (The child broke their favorite toy.)
Quebramos las reglas del juego. (We broke the rules of the game.)
Los estudiantes quebraron el récord escolar. (The students broke the school record.)
Quebré el silencio con una pregunta. (I broke the silence with a question.)
Quebraste el plato de porcelana. (You broke the porcelain plate.)
La tormenta quebró varias ramas. (The storm broke several branches.)
Quebramos la rutina diaria. (We broke the daily routine.)
Los manifestantes quebraron las barreras. (The protesters broke the barriers.)
Quebré mi promesa sin querer. (I broke my promise unintentionally.)
Quebraste el espejo del baño. (You broke the bathroom mirror.)
El atleta quebró la marca mundial. (The athlete broke the world record.)
Quebramos el hielo con una broma. (We broke the ice with a joke.)
Los trabajadores quebraron el concreto. (The workers broke the concrete.)
Conjugation Chart with English Translations
Conjugations of Quebrar (to break) in the Preterite (Past) Tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo quebré | I broke |
| Tú quebraste | You broke |
| Él / Ella / Usted quebró | He / She / You broke |
| Nosotros / Nosotras quebramos | We broke |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes quebraron | They / You all broke |
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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.