servir present tense conjugation
Servir (to serve, be useful) in the present tense: sirvo, sirves, sirve, servimos, servís, sirven.
Presente Present
| yo | regular: servo |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: serves |
| él/ella/usted | regular: serve |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: serven |
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.
Servir is irregular here. 4 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give servo, serves, serve, serven.
Servir in a sentence
- El camarero sirve la comida.The waiter serves the food.
- Este cuchillo no sirve para nada.This knife is useless.
Stem-changing e→i in present/preterite (sirvo, sirvió); often + 'para'.
FAQ
What is the present tense of servir?
Servir in the Spanish present tense: yo sirvo, tú sirves, él/ella/usted sirve, nosotros servimos, vosotros servís, ellos/ellas/ustedes sirven.
Is servir irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 4 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo sirvo (regular would be servo); tú sirves (regular would be serves); él/ella/usted sirve (regular would be serve); ellos/ellas/ustedes sirven (regular would be serven).
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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