In the preterite tense, the verbs ser (to be) and ir (to go) are highly irregular but share the exact same forms.
| Pronoun | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | fui |
| tú | fuiste |
| él / ella / usted | fue |
| nosotros / nosotras | fuimos |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | fueron |
Rely on context to know if someone "went" somewhere or if something "was" a certain way.
When it means "ir" (to go)
When used as ir, the verb is usually followed by a (to) and a destination or action.
| I went to the palace yesterday. | Fui al palacio ayer. |
| Did you go on the excursion with the guide? | ¿Fuiste a la excursión con el guía? |
When it means "ser" (to be)
When used as ser, the verb often describes past events, followed by an adjective or noun.
| The trip to the castle was unforgettable. | El viaje al castillo fue inolvidable. |
| The monument was fascinating. | El monumento fue fascinante. |
Using them together
It is common to see both verbs in the same sentence when sharing travel stories.
| We went to explore the monument and it was incredible. | Fuimos a explorar el monumento y fue increíble. |
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