oír present tense conjugation
Oír (to hear) in the present tense: oigo, oyes, oye, oímos, oís, oyen.
Presente Present
| yo | regular: oo |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: oes |
| él/ella/usted | regular: oe |
| nosotros | regular: oimos |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: oen |
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.
Oír is irregular here. 5 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give oo, oes, oe, oimos, oen.
Oír in a sentence
- Oigo música todo el tiempo.I hear music all the time.
- Oí un ruido extraño anoche.I heard a strange noise last night.
Highly irregular: yo oigo; add y in third person (oye, oyeron).
FAQ
What is the present tense of oír?
Oír in the Spanish present tense: yo oigo, tú oyes, él/ella/usted oye, nosotros oímos, vosotros oís, ellos/ellas/ustedes oyen.
Is oír irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 5 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo oigo (regular would be oo); tú oyes (regular would be oes); él/ella/usted oye (regular would be oe); nosotros oímos (regular would be oimos); ellos/ellas/ustedes oyen (regular would be oen).
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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