lidió

Lidió is the third-person singular form of the Spanish verb lidiar in the pretérito perfecto simple (pre­térito), used to denote a completed past action. Depending on context, lidió can mean to deal with, to handle, to contend with, or to fight. In everyday language it commonly refers to managing a problem or task, as in lidiar con una situación difícil, while in bullfighting contexts it relates to the act of contending with the bull.

Etymology and usage: Lidiar originates from lidia, historically associated with bullfighting, and has broadened in modern Spanish to mean handling or facing various challenges. The accent on the í in lidió marks the stressed syllable and distinguishes it from other forms.

Conjugation: In the pretérito simple, the forms are: yo lidí, tú lidiaste, él lidió, nosotros lidimos, vosotros lidiasteis, ellos lidaron. Lidió specifically refers to the third-person singular past tense.

Examples:

- Durante la reunión, lidió con varias objeciones de forma calmada.

- En la competencia, lidió con los contratiempos y terminó la prueba a tiempo.

- En la corrida, lidió con el toro mostrando habilidad.

See also: lidia (the noun for the act of contending or bullfighting), lidiar (to deal with, to handle).

Notes: Lidió is a standard, neutral conjugation form and is widely understood across Spanish dialects. It is used in narrative past statements as well as in descriptions of past events involving handling or contending with something.