The past simple in English is equivalent to the imperfect and preterite tenses in Spanish. It is used to describe completed actions in the past without reference to the time. To form the regular past simple, the infinitive form of the verb takes the "-ed" ending, which is the same for all subjects. There are exceptions for verbs ending in "e", consonant-vowel combinations, and verbs ending in a consonant and "y".

1. Past Simple (Pasado simple)
The simple past in English is equivalent to the imperfect and preterite Spanish. We use the
past simple to complete actions in the past. The time period of these actions is not important
as in Spanish.
Grammatical Rules (Reglas gramaticales)
Form (Forma)
To form the simple past with regular verbs, we use the infinitive and add the ending "-ed". The
form is the same for all persons (I, you, he, she, it, we, They).
Examples:
EXCEPTIONS:
1. For verbs ending in "e", just add "-d. examples:
2. If the verb ends in a short vowel and a consonant (except "and" or "w"), double
the final consonant. EXAMPLES:
3. With verbs that end in a consonant and "y", change the "y" to an "i".
EXAMPLES: