Existió

Existió is a Spanish word that translates to "existed" in English. It is the third-person singular preterite indicative form of the verb "existir," which means "to exist." This verb tense, the preterite, is used to describe actions or states that began and ended in the past, indicating a completed event. Therefore, "existió" specifically refers to something or someone that once was but is no longer present or active.

The usage of "existió" is common in historical contexts, discussions of extinct species, or when referring to past beliefs or phenomena. For example, one might say "El dinosaurio existió hace millones de años" (The dinosaur existed millions of years ago) or "La creencia en la magia existió en muchas culturas antiguas" (The belief in magic existed in many ancient cultures). It denotes a past reality that is now concluded. The word is fundamental in Spanish for expressing the concept of past existence.