comenzar present tense conjugation
Comenzar (to begin, start) in the present tense: comienzo, comienzas, comienza, comenzamos, comenzáis, comienzan.
Presente Present
| yo | regular: comenzo |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: comenzas |
| él/ella/usted | regular: comenza |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: comenzan |
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.
Comenzar is irregular here. 4 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give comenzo, comenzas, comenza, comenzan.
Comenzar in a sentence
- La clase comienza a las nueve.The class starts at nine.
- Comenzamos el proyecto ayer.We started the project yesterday.
Stem-changing e→ie (comienzo); spelling change z→c before e (comencé).
FAQ
What is the present tense of comenzar?
Comenzar in the Spanish present tense: yo comienzo, tú comienzas, él/ella/usted comienza, nosotros comenzamos, vosotros comenzáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes comienzan.
Is comenzar irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 4 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo comienzo (regular would be comenzo); tú comienzas (regular would be comenzas); él/ella/usted comienza (regular would be comenza); ellos/ellas/ustedes comienzan (regular would be comenzan).
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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