aparecer present tense conjugation
Aparecer (to appear) in the present tense: aparezco, apareces, aparece, aparecemos, aparecéis, aparecen.
Presente Present
| yo | regular: apareco |
|---|---|
| tú | |
| él/ella/usted | |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes |
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.
Aparecer is irregular here. 1 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give apareco.
Aparecer in a sentence
- El sol aparece por el este.The sun appears in the east.
- De repente apareció un gato.Suddenly a cat appeared.
Irregular: yo aparezco (zc before o/a), like conocer.
FAQ
What is the present tense of aparecer?
Aparecer in the Spanish present tense: yo aparezco, tú apareces, él/ella/usted aparece, nosotros aparecemos, vosotros aparecéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes aparecen.
Is aparecer irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 1 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo aparezco (regular would be apareco).
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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