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Conjugation Chart of “Asistir” (to attend) in the Preterite (Past) Tense

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Understanding the Preterite (Past) Tense of “Asistir”

The preterite of asistir is used to express a specific instance of attending something in the past, for example Asistí a la conferencia (I attended the conference). This tense emphasizes the completed action of attending at a particular moment.

This is a regular -ir verb that follows the standard preterite conjugation pattern. Its straightforward conjugation makes it an excellent example for practicing regular preterite forms.

How to Use Asistir in the Preterite (Past) Tense

The preterite of asistir describes a completed action of attending or being present in the past.

To attend: Describes being present at an event, for example Asistí a la boda (I attended the wedding) or Asistieron todos a la reunión (Everyone attended the meeting).

To help/assist: Used for providing assistance, for example Asistió al paciente durante su recuperación (He/she assisted the patient during their recovery).

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

Asistí a la boda de mi mejor amigo. (I attended my best friend’s wedding.)

Asististe a todas las clases del semestre. (You attended all the classes of the semester.)

El presidente asistió a la conferencia internacional. (The president attended the international conference.)

Asistimos al concierto de rock. (We attended the rock concert.)

Los delegados asistieron a la reunión anual. (The delegates attended the annual meeting.)

Asistí al estreno de la película. (I attended the movie premiere.)

Asististe a la graduación de tu hermano. (You attended your brother’s graduation.)

La doctora asistió al congreso médico. (The doctor attended the medical congress.)

Asistimos a la ceremonia de apertura. (We attended the opening ceremony.)

Los estudiantes asistieron a la feria de ciencias. (The students attended the science fair.)

Asistí a la exposición de arte. (I attended the art exhibition.)

Asististe al taller de cocina. (You attended the cooking workshop.)

El artista asistió a la inauguración de su galería. (The artist attended the inauguration of their gallery.)

Asistimos al funeral del alcalde. (We attended the mayor’s funeral.)

Los aficionados asistieron al partido final. (The fans attended the final game.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Asistir (to attend) 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.