produje

Produje is a Spanish verb form used as the first-person singular in the pretérito indefinido (simple past) of the verb producir. It translates to “I produced” in English and is used to describe a completed action in the past.

Etymology and form: Produjo derives from Latin producere, a combination of pro- “forth” and ducere “to lead.” The Spanish verb producir belongs to a group of -ducir verbs that form their preterite with a -j- in the stem. The yo form, produje, is distinctive for ending with -je, while other forms use -uj-, -jo, or -ujeron depending on the person.

Conjugation in the pretérito indefinido: The standard principal forms are: yo produje, tú produjiste, él produjo, nosotros produjimos, vosotros produjisteis, ellos produjeron. This pattern reflects the regular preterite endings applied to the irregular stem produced by the -ducir family.

Usage and nuance: Produje is used to narrate actions of production or creation that were completed in the past, such as making goods, creating a work, or causing a result. It is common in journalism, literature, history, and everyday speech. The related verb producir has broader senses, including to produce effects or to cause something, as in “La decisión produjo cambios significativos.” It is distinct from the imperfect (producía) and other tenses that describe ongoing or habitual past actions.

See also: Producir, producción, productor, pretérito indefinido, pretérito perfecto simple.

Notes: While “produje” is Spanish, other Romance languages have similar verbs with different conjugation patterns (for example, Galician and Portuguese forms differ). The pronunciation centers on the syllable produce-dje, with the stress typically on the penultimate syllable in standard Spanish.