The preterite of conversar is used to express a specific instance of conversing in the past. For example, you might say “We conversed for hours last night,” indicating a completed conversation.

This is a regular -ar verb that follows the standard preterite conjugation pattern. Its regular structure makes it easy to learn and use.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Conversar (to converse) in the Preterite (Past) Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):

The preterite of conversar describes a completed action of conversing or chatting in the past.

To converse/chat: Describes having a conversation, for example Conversé con ella durante horas (I chatted with her for hours) or Conversaron sobre el futuro (They talked about the future).

To discuss: Used for more formal discussions, for example Conversamos sobre el proyecto (We discussed the project).

Examples

Examples of Conversar in the Preterite (Past) Tense

Conversé durante horas con mi viejo amigo. (I conversed for hours with my old friend.)

Conversaste muy amablemente con los invitados. (You conversed very kindly with the guests.)

La profesora conversó con los padres. (The teacher conversed with the parents.)

Conversamos sobre el futuro del proyecto. (We conversed about the project’s future.)

Los diplomáticos conversaron sobre el acuerdo. (The diplomats conversed about the agreement.)

Conversé con el médico sobre los resultados. (I conversed with the doctor about the results.)

Conversaste con tu jefe sobre el ascenso. (You conversed with your boss about the promotion.)

El psicólogo conversó con el paciente. (The psychologist conversed with the patient.)

Conversamos toda la noche. (We conversed all night.)

Los estudiantes conversaron sobre el examen. (The students conversed about the exam.)

Conversé con el artista sobre su obra. (I conversed with the artist about their work.)

Conversaste con tu hermana por teléfono. (You conversed with your sister on the phone.)

La periodista conversó con el político. (The journalist conversed with the politician.)

Conversamos sobre nuestros planes. (We conversed about our plans.)

Los vecinos conversaron en el jardín. (The neighbors conversed in the garden.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Conversar (to converse) in the Preterite (Past) Tense 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.