poseíste

Poseíste is a Spanish verb conjugation. It is the second-person singular preterite indicative form of the verb "poseer," which means "to possess" or "to own." The preterite tense is used to describe completed actions in the past. Therefore, "poseíste" translates to "you possessed" or "you owned" when referring to a single person addressed informally (tú). For example, "Tú poseíste esa casa por muchos años" means "You owned that house for many years." The verb "poseer" itself is derived from the Latin "possidere," also meaning "to possess." This conjugation is specific to the formal "usted" form of the preterite, which would be "usted poseyó." The distinction between "tú" and "usted" is a key grammatical feature of the Spanish language. Understanding verb conjugations like "poseíste" is essential for fluent communication in Spanish, as it indicates not only the action but also who performed it and when it occurred.