fue

Fue is a word in Spanish that functions as a past tense form of the verbs ser (to be) and ir (to go) in the third person singular preterite. In most cases, it translates as “he was,” “she was,” or “you were” in formal address. It can also be used with neutral subjects, as in “Fue un día memorable” (It was a memorable day).

In grammar, fue marks a completed action or a specific moment in the past. It is used when the speaker views the event as finished or as a single occurrence, unlike the imperfect forms era or iba, which describe ongoing or habitual past actions. For example, “Él fue al médico” can mean “He went to the doctor” (a completed action) as opposed to a continuing state.

FUE, capitalized, is an abbreviation for follicular unit extraction, a modern technique in hair transplantation. The procedure harvests individual follicular units from the donor area using small punches and implants them into the recipient area. Advantages include minimal scarring and quicker recovery compared with older strip methods. Drawbacks can include longer operative times and higher cost, and it requires a skilled surgical team. FUE is commonly contrasted with FUT (follicular unit transplantation), which uses a strip of scalp to harvest grafts.