actuar present tense conjugation
Actuar (to act) in the present tense: actúo, actúas, actúa, actuamos, actuáis, actúan.
Presente Present
| yo | regular: actuo |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: actuas |
| él/ella/usted | regular: actua |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: actuan |
ending regular · irr breaks the pattern · tap a form to hear it
When to use the present tense
The present (presente de indicativo) describes what happens now, what happens regularly, and fixed facts. It is also used for the near future: “Mañana salgo a las ocho.”
How it is formed
Regular endings attach to the stem (infinitive minus -ar/-er/-ir): -ar → o, as, a, amos, áis, an; -er → o, es, e, emos, éis, en; -ir → o, es, e, imos, ís, en.
Actuar is irregular here. 4 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give actuo, actuas, actua, actuan.
Actuar in a sentence
- Ella actúa en una película nueva.She acts in a new movie.
- Actuamos con cuidado ayer.We acted carefully yesterday.
Accent on ú in stressed forms (actúo, actúas), like other -uar verbs.
FAQ
What is the present tense of actuar?
Actuar in the Spanish present tense: yo actúo, tú actúas, él/ella/usted actúa, nosotros actuamos, vosotros actuáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes actúan.
Is actuar irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 4 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo actúo (regular would be actuo); tú actúas (regular would be actuas); él/ella/usted actúa (regular would be actua); ellos/ellas/ustedes actúan (regular would be actuan).
When do you use the Spanish present tense?
The present (presente de indicativo) describes what happens now, what happens regularly, and fixed facts. It is also used for the near future: “Mañana salgo a las ocho.”
How is the present tense formed?
Regular endings attach to the stem (infinitive minus -ar/-er/-ir): -ar → o, as, a, amos, áis, an; -er → o, es, e, emos, éis, en; -ir → o, es, e, imos, ís, en.
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