reconocer present tense conjugation
Reconocer (to recognize) in the present tense: reconozco, reconoces, reconoce, reconocemos, reconocéis, reconocen.
Presente Present
| yo | regular: reconoco |
|---|---|
| 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.
Reconocer is irregular here. 1 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give reconoco.
Reconocer in a sentence
- Reconozco mi error.I recognize my mistake.
- Reconocieron al ladrón en la foto.They recognized the thief in the photo.
Irregular yo form 'reconozco' (c→zc), like 'conocer'.
FAQ
What is the present tense of reconocer?
Reconocer in the Spanish present tense: yo reconozco, tú reconoces, él/ella/usted reconoce, nosotros reconocemos, vosotros reconocéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes reconocen.
Is reconocer irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 1 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo reconozco (regular would be reconoco).
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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