Present Tense in Spanish | Conjugation & Examples

The present tense in Spanish (“el presente indicativo”) is used in a similar way as the simple present tense in the indicative mood in English.

It is conjugated differently depending on if the verb ends in -ar, -er, or -ir.

Spanish present tense verb endings
Subject Verbs ending in -ar Verbs ending in -er Verbs ending in -ir
Yo [“I”] -o -o -o
Tú [“you,” informal] -as -es -es
Usted [“you,” formal] -a -e -e
El, ella [“he,” “she”] -a -e -e
Nosotros [“we”] -amos -emos -imos
Vosotros [“you,” informal] -áis -éis -ís
Ustedes [“you,” formal] -an -en -en
Ellos, ellas [”they”] -an -en -en
Present tense in Spanish examples
Nosotros hablamos español. [We speak Spanish.]

Nosotros comemos carne. [We eat meat.]

Nosotros vivimos en Buenos Aires. [We live in Buenos Aires.]

If you want to use the present tense in Spanish in the negative, you just have to add a “no” in front of the conjugated verb. For questions, invert the order of the subject and verb, and surround the question with “¿” and “?”

Present tense in Spanish negatives and questions examples
Yo no hablo español. [I do not speak Spanish.]

Tu madre no vive en Argentina. [Your mother does not live in Argentina.]

¿Hablan ellos inglés? [Do they speak English?]

¿Comes carne? [Do you eat meat?]

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*Your Welcome or You’re Welcome

You’re welcome is the correct spelling for the phrase that is a polite reply to “thank you.”

Your welcome is incorrect in this context.

Your welcome or you’re welcome in a sentence examples
Sara: I loved the present! Thank you so much!

Blake: You’re welcome! I’m glad you liked it.

Blake: Your welcome! I’m glad you liked it.

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Learned Synonyms | Uses & Example Sentences

Learned is an adjective that means “having a lot of knowledge, often gained through study or experience.” It’s used to describe nouns and pronouns referring to people or things.

Some synonyms for learned are:

  • Educated
  • Erudite
  • Scholarly
  • Well-educated
  • Literate
  • Informed
  • Cultured
  • Knowledgeable
  • Lettered
  • Well-read
  • Well-versed
  • Academic
  • Bookish
  • Brainy

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Lite vs Light | Meanings & Uses

Lite and light are homophones but have different meanings.

Light is a noun, adjective, and verb with different meanings. Lite is an informal spelling of light and means “low-fat, low-calorie, or low-sugar” or “less complex.”

Light is a neutral word that can be used in all contexts. Lite is an informal word and shouldn’t be used in formal contexts.

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Amazing Synonyms | Uses & Example Sentences

Amazing is an adjective that means “causing surprise or wonder.” Informally, it can also mean “very good.”

Some synonyms for amazing are:

  • Astonishing
  • Awe-inspiring
  • Awesome
  • Surprising
  • Stunning
  • Breathtaking
  • Extraordinary
  • Spectacular
  • Staggering
  • Excellent
  • Fabulous
  • Fantastic
  • Marvelous
  • Wonderful
  • Terrific
  • Superb

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