traer present tense conjugation
Traer (to bring) in the present tense: traigo, traes, trae, traemos, traéis, traen.
Presente Present
| yo | regular: trao |
|---|---|
| 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.
Traer is irregular here. 1 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give trao.
Traer in a sentence
- Traigo el postre a la fiesta.I'm bringing dessert to the party.
- Trajeron regalos para todos.They brought gifts for everyone.
Irregular yo form (traigo); irregular preterite stem traj- (traje, trajeron).
FAQ
What is the present tense of traer?
Traer in the Spanish present tense: yo traigo, tú traes, él/ella/usted trae, nosotros traemos, vosotros traéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes traen.
Is traer irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 1 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo traigo (regular would be trao).
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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