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“Compartir” (to share) in the Preterite (Past) Tense

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Understanding the Preterite (Past) Tense of “Compartir”

The preterite of compartir is used to express a specific instance of sharing something in the past, for example Compartí mi almuerzo con él (I shared my lunch with him). This tense emphasizes the completed action of sharing 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 Compartir in the Preterite (Past) Tense

The preterite of compartir describes a completed action of sharing in the past.

To share: Describes dividing or using something jointly, for example Compartí mi almuerzo con él (I shared my lunch with him) or Compartieron los gastos del viaje (They shared the travel expenses).

To share experiences: Used for sharing moments or experiences, for example Compartimos muchos buenos momentos (We shared many good moments).

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

Compartí mi almuerzo con un compañero. (I shared my lunch with a colleague.)

Compartiste tu experiencia en la conferencia. (You shared your experience at the conference.)

El profesor compartió sus conocimientos. (The teacher shared their knowledge.)

Compartimos un taxi al aeropuerto. (We shared a taxi to the airport.)

Los estudiantes compartieron sus apuntes. (The students shared their notes.)

Compartí la noticia en redes sociales. (I shared the news on social media.)

Compartiste tu historia personal. (You shared your personal story.)

La artista compartió su técnica secreta. (The artist shared their secret technique.)

Compartimos los gastos del viaje. (We shared the travel expenses.)

Los hermanos compartieron la herencia. (The siblings shared the inheritance.)

Compartí mi paraguas con un extraño. (I shared my umbrella with a stranger.)

Compartiste tus recursos con los necesitados. (You shared your resources with those in need.)

El chef compartió su receta favorita. (The chef shared their favorite recipe.)

Compartimos momentos inolvidables. (We shared unforgettable moments.)

Los vecinos compartieron las provisiones. (The neighbors shared the supplies.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Compartir (to share) 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.