jugar present tense conjugation
Jugar (to play (a game/sport)) in the present tense: juego, juegas, juega, jugamos, jugáis, juegan.
Presente Present
| yo | regular: jugo |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: jugas |
| él/ella/usted | regular: juga |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: jugan |
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.
Jugar is irregular here. 4 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give jugo, jugas, juga, jugan.
Jugar in a sentence
- Juego al fútbol los sábados.I play soccer on Saturdays.
- Jugamos un partido ayer.We played a match yesterday.
Stem-changing u→ue in present tense: 'juego, juegas...'—the only such verb.
FAQ
What is the present tense of jugar?
Jugar in the Spanish present tense: yo juego, tú juegas, él/ella/usted juega, nosotros jugamos, vosotros jugáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes juegan.
Is jugar irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 4 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo juego (regular would be jugo); tú juegas (regular would be jugas); él/ella/usted juega (regular would be juga); ellos/ellas/ustedes juegan (regular would be jugan).
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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