asististe

Asististe is the second-person singular form of the Spanish verb asistir in the pretérito perfecto simple (preterite). It expresses a completed past action and corresponds to “you attended” or “you were present at” a place or event. In everyday usage, asistir mainly means to be present at or to attend an event (such as a class, meeting, or concert). The sense “to assist” or “to help” exists in other contexts, often with different constructions or emphasis, but the preterite form asististe is typically about attendance.

Etymology and meaning: asistir comes from Latin assistere (to stand by, be present) and entered Spanish via Old French and medieval Spanish. The core meaning in modern Spanish is presence at or participation in an event. The related noun asistencia denotes attendance or assistance, and asistente can mean attendee or assistant, depending on context.

Conjugation: as a regular -ir verb in the preterite, the forms are: yo asistí, tú asististe, él/ella/usted asistió, nosotros/as asistimos, vosotros/as asististeis, ellos/as/ustedes asistieron.

Usage notes: Use asististe with a, as in asistir a la clase, asistir a una reunión, or asistir a un concierto, to indicate attending something. The preterite is used for actions completed in the past; for ongoing or habitual attendance in the past, the imperfect form asístía/asistía is appropriate (asistía).

Examples: Ayer asististe a la clase de español. ¿Asististe a la reunión del martes? No pude asistir a la conferencia.

Related terms: asistir (infinitive), asistencia (attendance/assistance), asistente (attendee/assistant).