Definitions
- Describing a past action that is completed and has no connection to the present. - Referring to a specific event or action that happened in the past. - Talking about a single occurrence or a series of completed actions in the past.
- Describing a past action that is completed and has no connection to the present. - Referring to a specific event or action that happened in the past. - Talking about a single occurrence or a series of completed actions in the past.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the past tense in grammar.
- 2Both words describe a completed action in the past.
- 3Both words can be used as a verb or a noun.
- 4Both words are commonly used in Spanish language.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Preterit is more commonly used in formal writing, while preterite is more commonly used in informal writing.
- 2Popularity: Preterit is less commonly used than preterite in both American and British English.
Remember this!
Preterit and preterite are synonyms that refer to the past tense in grammar. They both describe a completed action in the past, and can be used as a verb or a noun. However, preterit is more commonly used in American English, while preterite is more common in British English. Additionally, preterit is more formal and less popular than preterite.
