entender present tense conjugation
Entender (to understand) in the present tense: entiendo, entiendes, entiende, entendemos, entendéis, entienden.
Presente Present
| yo | regular: entendo |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: entendes |
| él/ella/usted | regular: entende |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: entenden |
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.
Entender is irregular here. 4 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give entendo, entendes, entende, entenden.
Entender in a sentence
- Entiendo la lección bien.I understand the lesson well.
- No entendí la pregunta.I didn't understand the question.
e→ie stem change in present tense; regular in preterite.
FAQ
What is the present tense of entender?
Entender in the Spanish present tense: yo entiendo, tú entiendes, él/ella/usted entiende, nosotros entendemos, vosotros entendéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes entienden.
Is entender irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 4 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo entiendo (regular would be entendo); tú entiendes (regular would be entendes); él/ella/usted entiende (regular would be entende); ellos/ellas/ustedes entienden (regular would be entenden).
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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