Fuiste (en. You were)

/fwis.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Form of the verb 'to be' or 'to go' in the simple past perfect.

You were the best player on the team.

Tú fuiste el mejor jugador del equipo.

Indicates an action or state in the past.

Yesterday you went to the store.

Ayer fuiste a la tienda.

Used to refer to something that happened at a specific time.

You were very kind to help me.

Fuiste muy amable al ayudarme.

From Latin 'fuisti', which is the perfect of 'esse' (to be) and 'ire' (to go).

It was you

Indicates that the mentioned person was responsible for something.

Fuiste tú

If you were like that

Suggests that the person acted in a certain way.

Si fuiste así

When you were young

Referring to past experiences in youth.

Cuando fuiste joven

to be

Verb that means to exist or have identity.

ser

to go

Verb that denotes movement from one place to another.

I was

First person singular of the simple past perfect of 'to be' or 'to go'.

fui

Refers to someone who has left a lasting impression.

You were so great, you were one of those who leave a mark.

Eras tan genial, fuiste de los que marcan.

Used in a context of nostalgia for a past time.

When we were happy together, you were the best part of my life.

Cuando éramos felices juntos, fuiste lo mejor de mi vida.