repetir present tense conjugation
Repetir (to repeat) in the present tense: repito, repites, repite, repetimos, repetís, repiten.
Presente Present
| yo | regular: repeto |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: repetes |
| él/ella/usted | regular: repete |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: repeten |
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.
Repetir is irregular here. 4 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give repeto, repetes, repete, repeten.
Repetir in a sentence
- ¿Puedes repetir la pregunta?Can you repeat the question?
- El profesor repitió la explicación.The teacher repeated the explanation.
Stem-changing e→i in present tense and in third-person preterite (repitió).
FAQ
What is the present tense of repetir?
Repetir in the Spanish present tense: yo repito, tú repites, él/ella/usted repite, nosotros repetimos, vosotros repetís, ellos/ellas/ustedes repiten.
Is repetir irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 4 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo repito (regular would be repeto); tú repites (regular would be repetes); él/ella/usted repite (regular would be repete); ellos/ellas/ustedes repiten (regular would be repeten).
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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