Ofendí

Ofendí is a Spanish verb derived from the infinitive "ofender," meaning to offend or insult. As the first-person singular preterite indicative form, it specifically denotes an action completed in the past by the speaker. Therefore, "ofendí" translates to "I offended" or "I insulted" in English.

The context in which "ofendí" is used will determine the severity and nature of the offense. It can range from a minor slight or indiscretion to a more serious verbal attack or a deeply hurtful remark. The verb implies that the speaker acknowledges having caused displeasure, hurt feelings, or a sense of indignity to another person or group.

Grammatically, "ofendí" is a regular verb in the preterite tense. The stem "ofend-" is combined with the first-person singular preterite ending "-í." This conjugation pattern is consistent across many Spanish verbs ending in "-er." Understanding this conjugation is key to correctly interpreting the verb's meaning in a sentence. For instance, "Yo ofendí a mi amigo" means "I offended my friend."