nacer present tense conjugation
Nacer (to be born) in the present tense: nazco, naces, nace, nacemos, nacéis, nacen.
Presente Present
| yo | regular: naco |
|---|---|
| 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.
Nacer is irregular here. 1 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give naco.
Nacer in a sentence
- Yo nací en 1990.I was born in 1990.
- Muchos bebés nacen en este hospital.Many babies are born in this hospital.
Irregular yo form 'nazco' (c→zc); commonly used in preterite for birth.
FAQ
What is the present tense of nacer?
Nacer in the Spanish present tense: yo nazco, tú naces, él/ella/usted nace, nosotros nacemos, vosotros nacéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes nacen.
Is nacer irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 1 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo nazco (regular would be naco).
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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