recordar present tense conjugation
Recordar (to remember) in the present tense: recuerdo, recuerdas, recuerda, recordamos, recordáis, recuerdan.
Presente Present
| yo | regular: recordo |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: recordas |
| él/ella/usted | regular: recorda |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: recordan |
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.
Recordar is irregular here. 4 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give recordo, recordas, recorda, recordan.
Recordar in a sentence
- Recuerdo mi infancia con cariño.I remember my childhood fondly.
- No recordó su nombre.He didn't remember her name.
o→ue stem change; don't confuse with 'grabar' (to record).
FAQ
What is the present tense of recordar?
Recordar in the Spanish present tense: yo recuerdo, tú recuerdas, él/ella/usted recuerda, nosotros recordamos, vosotros recordáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes recuerdan.
Is recordar irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 4 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo recuerdo (regular would be recordo); tú recuerdas (regular would be recordas); él/ella/usted recuerda (regular would be recorda); ellos/ellas/ustedes recuerdan (regular would be recordan).
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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