Look at each image (imagine: broken vase, spilled coffee, late person running, smiling winner). Write describing what happened using the preterite.

When working through practice modules for Estructura 3, you will likely encounter these three scenarios: This is the most common use. Prompt: ¿Qué pasó en la calle? Response: Hubo un accidente. (There was an accident.)

Before diving into P6-49 Estructura 3, let's review the preterite tense in Spanish. The preterite tense is used to describe actions that: