chequeé

Chequeé is the first-person singular preterite indicative form of the Spanish verb chequear, a borrowed verb from English check meaning to verify, inspect, or confirm. It denotes a completed action in the past, as in “Hoy chequeé la información y confirmé los datos.” The verb is commonly used in business, journalism, information technology, and everyday contexts where verification is involved.

Chequear is a regular -ar verb in its conjugation pattern, though it follows the orthographic rule for verbs ending in -car in the preterite. The correct yo form is written chequé, with an accent on the final e to preserve the hard pronunciation before the e. The form chequeé, with an extra e after the q, is generally considered a misspelling or nonstandard variant in standard Spanish style guides, though it may appear in informal or regional texts.

Usage notes: Chequear is widely used in Latin American Spanish and increasingly in other varieties as a loanword for activities involving verification, validation, or checking status, data, or items. In more formal writing, some speakers may prefer verbs such as verificar, comprobar, or confirmar, depending on context. When using the past tense, it is important to distinguish chequé from other preterite forms of chequear (checaste, echó, checamos, checasteis, checaron) to maintain correct grammar.

Examples:

- Ayer chequé la información antes de publicarla.

- Debes chequear los resultados y, si es necesario, corregirlos.

See also: chequear, verificar, comprobar.