perder present tense conjugation
Perder (to lose) in the present tense: pierdo, pierdes, pierde, perdemos, perdéis, pierden.
Presente Present
| yo | regular: perdo |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: perdes |
| él/ella/usted | regular: perde |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: perden |
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.
Perder is irregular here. 4 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give perdo, perdes, perde, perden.
Perder in a sentence
- Pierdo las llaves a menudo.I often lose my keys.
- Perdimos el partido ayer.We lost the game yesterday.
e→ie stem change; also means 'to miss' (a bus, train, opportunity).
FAQ
What is the present tense of perder?
Perder in the Spanish present tense: yo pierdo, tú pierdes, él/ella/usted pierde, nosotros perdemos, vosotros perdéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes pierden.
Is perder irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 4 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo pierdo (regular would be perdo); tú pierdes (regular would be perdes); él/ella/usted pierde (regular would be perde); ellos/ellas/ustedes pierden (regular would be perden).
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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