forjó

Forjó is the third-person singular preterite indicative form of the Spanish verb forjar, meaning to forge. It translates as “he forged,” “she forged,” or “you (usted) forged” in the past tense. The verb forjar is used both in literal metalworking contexts and in figurative expressions such as “forjar una alianza” (to forge an alliance).

Conjugation and usage notes: Forjar is a regular -ar verb in the preterite. The full preterite conjugation is: yo forjé, tú forjaste, él/ella/usted forjó, nosotros forjamos, vosotros forjasteis, ellos/ellas/ustedes forjaron. The accent on forjó marks the stressed syllable in accordance with the standard pattern for -jar verbs in the preterite. In modern usage, forjó appears in narratives describing past actions by individuals or organizations and in technical or historical writing about metalworking or manufacturing.

Etymology and related forms: The verb is derived from the noun forja, meaning forge. Related forms include forjado (past participle, meaning forged) and forjando (gerund, forging).

Examples:

- El herrero forjó la espada con paciencia. (The blacksmith forged the sword with patience.)

- La coalición se forjó tras varias negociaciones difíciles. (The coalition was forged after several difficult negotiations.)

See also:

- forjado, forjamiento

- forjar as a broader term and its uses in metaphorical contexts