convertir present tense conjugation
Convertir (to convert, turn into) in the present tense: convierto, conviertes, convierte, convertimos, convertís, convierten.
Presente Present
| yo | regular: converto |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: convertes |
| él/ella/usted | regular: converte |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: converten |
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.
Convertir is irregular here. 4 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give converto, convertes, converte, converten.
Convertir in a sentence
- Convierto dólares en euros.I convert dollars into euros.
- Se convirtió en un gran actor.He became a great actor.
Stem-changing e→ie/i (convierto, convirtió); reflexive 'convertirse en' means 'to become'.
FAQ
What is the present tense of convertir?
Convertir in the Spanish present tense: yo convierto, tú conviertes, él/ella/usted convierte, nosotros convertimos, vosotros convertís, ellos/ellas/ustedes convierten.
Is convertir irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 4 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo convierto (regular would be converto); tú conviertes (regular would be convertes); él/ella/usted convierte (regular would be converte); ellos/ellas/ustedes convierten (regular would be converten).
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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