The preterite of diseñar is used to express a specific instance of designing something in the past, for example Diseñé un nuevo logo para la empresa (I designed a new logo for the company). This tense emphasizes the completed action of designing 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.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Diseñar (to design) in the Preterite (Past) Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | diseñé |
| Tú | diseñaste |
| Él / Ella / Usted | diseñó |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | diseñamos |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | diseñaron |
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Usage of Diseñar in the Preterite (Past) Tense
The preterite of diseñar indicates a completed action of designing in the past.
To design: Describes creating or planning something, for example Diseñé un nuevo logo (I designed a new logo) or Diseñaron la casa juntos (They designed the house together).
To plan/devise: Used for planning or creating strategies, for example Diseñó una estrategia efectiva (He/she devised an effective strategy).
Examples
Examples of Diseñar in the Preterite (Past) Tense
Diseñé un nuevo logotipo para la empresa. (I designed a new logo for the company.)
Diseñaste un vestido único. (You designed a unique dress.)
El arquitecto diseñó un edificio moderno. (The architect designed a modern building.)
Diseñamos una campaña publicitaria. (We designed an advertising campaign.)
Los estudiantes diseñaron un proyecto innovador. (The students designed an innovative project.)
Diseñé la interfaz de la aplicación. (I designed the application interface.)
Diseñaste el jardín perfectamente. (You designed the garden perfectly.)
La artista diseñó el vestuario de la obra. (The artist designed the play’s costumes.)
Diseñamos un nuevo plan de estudios. (We designed a new curriculum.)
Los ingenieros diseñaron un puente resistente. (The engineers designed a sturdy bridge.)
Diseñé mi propia página web. (I designed my own website.)
Diseñaste un sistema eficiente. (You designed an efficient system.)
El equipo diseñó una estrategia exitosa. (The team designed a successful strategy.)
Diseñamos el interior de la casa. (We designed the house interior.)
Los arquitectos diseñaron un parque ecológico. (The architects designed an ecological park.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Diseñar (to design) in the Preterite (Past) Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo diseñé | I designed |
| Tú diseñaste | You designed |
| Él / Ella / Usted diseñó | He / She / You designed |
| Nosotros / Nosotras diseñamos | We designed |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes diseñaron | They / You all designed |
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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.