decir present tense conjugation
Decir (to say/tell) in the present tense: digo, dices, dice, decimos, decís, dicen.
Presente Present
| yo | regular: deco |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: deces |
| él/ella/usted | regular: dece |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: decen |
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.
Decir is irregular here. 4 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give deco, deces, dece, decen.
Decir in a sentence
- Digo la verdad siempre.I always tell the truth.
- Ella dijo que vendría.She said she would come.
Irregular yo form 'digo'; irregular preterite 'dijo'; e→i stem change.
FAQ
What is the present tense of decir?
Decir in the Spanish present tense: yo digo, tú dices, él/ella/usted dice, nosotros decimos, vosotros decís, ellos/ellas/ustedes dicen.
Is decir irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 4 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo digo (regular would be deco); tú dices (regular would be deces); él/ella/usted dice (regular would be dece); ellos/ellas/ustedes dicen (regular would be decen).
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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