formar present tense conjugation
Formar (to form, shape) in the present tense: formo, formas, forma, formamos, formáis, forman.
Presente Present
| yo | |
|---|---|
| tú | |
| él/ella/usted | |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes |
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.
Formar is regular here, so it is a good model for other verbs of the same class.
Formar in a sentence
- Formo parte de un equipo grande.I'm part of a large team.
- Formaron una fila para entrar.They formed a line to get in.
Regular -ar verb; common phrase 'formar parte de' means 'to be part of'.
FAQ
What is the present tense of formar?
Formar in the Spanish present tense: yo formo, tú formas, él/ella/usted forma, nosotros formamos, vosotros formáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes forman.
Is formar irregular in the present tense?
No. In the present tense formar takes the regular endings for its verb class, so formo follows the same pattern as any regular verb.
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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