cerrar present tense conjugation
Cerrar (to close) in the present tense: cierro, cierras, cierra, cerramos, cerráis, cierran.
Presente Present
| yo | regular: cerro |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: cerras |
| él/ella/usted | regular: cerra |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: cerran |
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.
Cerrar is irregular here. 4 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give cerro, cerras, cerra, cerran.
Cerrar in a sentence
- Cierro la puerta con llave.I close the door with a key.
- La tienda cerró temprano ayer.The store closed early yesterday.
Stem-changing e→ie in present tense (cierro, cierras, cierra).
FAQ
What is the present tense of cerrar?
Cerrar in the Spanish present tense: yo cierro, tú cierras, él/ella/usted cierra, nosotros cerramos, vosotros cerráis, ellos/ellas/ustedes cierran.
Is cerrar irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 4 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo cierro (regular would be cerro); tú cierras (regular would be cerras); él/ella/usted cierra (regular would be cerra); ellos/ellas/ustedes cierran (regular would be cerran).
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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