caer present tense conjugation
Caer (to fall) in the present tense: caigo, caes, cae, caemos, caéis, caen.
Presente Present
| yo | regular: cao |
|---|---|
| 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.
Caer is irregular here. 1 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give cao.
Caer in a sentence
- Me caigo mucho cuando esquío.I fall a lot when I ski.
- Las hojas cayeron del árbol.The leaves fell from the tree.
Irregular yo form (caigo); i→y in preterite (cayó); often reflexive 'caerse'.
FAQ
What is the present tense of caer?
Caer in the Spanish present tense: yo caigo, tú caes, él/ella/usted cae, nosotros caemos, vosotros caéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes caen.
Is caer irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 1 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo caigo (regular would be cao).
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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