eu prestei

I provided, I gave (help/service), I paid (attention), I took (an exam/test)

→ prestar

prest provide or render (a service) + ei 1st-person singular past

verb · first singular · past indicative Rare #30,264

I provided, I gave (help/service)

PO: Eu prestei ajuda aos meus vizinhos.

EN: I gave help to my neighbors.

I paid (attention) Usually used with “atenção”: “prestar atenção”.

PO: Eu prestei atenção na explicação.

EN: I paid attention to the explanation.

I took (an exam/test) Often used with “prova” or “exame”.

PO: Eu prestei a prova ontem.

EN: I took the test yesterday.

Conjugation of prestar

Indicative past

	Singular	Plural
First	prestei	—
Third	prestou	—

I wasn't paying attention.

I’ve already given my statement.

— Assassinato às Cegas (2018)

Song Kang-ho: I didn't pay much attention.

— Sol Secreto (2007)

I didn't pay much attention.

— Suspiria (1977)

I didn't pay attention to him.

I didn't even pay attention today.

— A Voz do Silêncio (2016)

I wasn't paying attention.

— O Operário (2004)

I paid attention.