mantener present tense conjugation
Mantener (to maintain, keep) in the present tense: mantengo, mantienes, mantiene, mantenemos, mantenéis, mantienen.
Presente Present
| yo | regular: manteno |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: mantenes |
| él/ella/usted | regular: mantene |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: mantenen |
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.
Mantener is irregular here. 4 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give manteno, mantenes, mantene, mantenen.
Mantener in a sentence
- Mantengo mi habitación limpia.I keep my room clean.
- Mantuvieron la calma durante la crisis.They kept calm during the crisis.
Irregular like 'tener' (mantengo, mantuve); conjugates as a compound of tener.
FAQ
What is the present tense of mantener?
Mantener in the Spanish present tense: yo mantengo, tú mantienes, él/ella/usted mantiene, nosotros mantenemos, vosotros mantenéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes mantienen.
Is mantener irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 4 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo mantengo (regular would be manteno); tú mantienes (regular would be mantenes); él/ella/usted mantiene (regular would be mantene); ellos/ellas/ustedes mantienen (regular would be mantenen).
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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