abordó

Abordó is the third-person singular form of the Spanish verb abordar in the pretérito indefinido (simple past). The verb abordar has several related senses, including to board or embark on a vehicle or vessel, to reach or confront a person, and to tackle or address a topic, issue, or task. The form abordó is used when the subject performed the action in the past. Related forms include abordé, abordaste, abordamos, abordasteis, and abordaron.

Etymology and range of meanings. Abordar derives from phrases related to getting on board and moving toward a target, a sense that broadened beyond nautical contexts to cover approaching people or discussing matters. In everyday usage, abordar can mean physically boarding a train, plane, or ship (abordó el tren), or figuratively addressing a subject or problem (abordó el tema de la financiación). The nuance depends on the object and context, with the past tense often signaling completed actions.

Usage and context. In maritime or security contexts, abordar often refers to boarding a vessel, sometimes in situations of confrontation or inspection. In discourse and reporting, abordar is used to indicate that someone has begun to discuss or tackle a topic or issue. Abordar is a transitive verb, so abordó typically accompanies a direct object or a complement indicating what was addressed or boarded.

Examples. El capitán abordó la nave enemiga. La comisión abordó el tema de la financiación. El pasajero abordó temprano el tren para no perderlo. These examples illustrate the past narrative use across physical boarding and thematic engagement. Abordó, as a form, is common in news reporting, literature, and everyday speech when describing a completed past action.