
aferrar Present Conjugation
aferrar — to grasp
Aferro, aferras, aferra, aferramos, aferráis, aferran: actions of grasping happening now or habitually.
aferrar Present Forms
When to Use the Present
Use the present tense for actions of 'grasping' or 'holding on' that are happening right now, are habitual, or are general truths.
Notes on aferrar in the Present
Aferrar is regular in the present indicative. The vosotros form 'aferráis' requires an accent.
Example Sentences
Ahora mismo me aferro a esta idea.
Right now, I'm clinging to this idea.
yo
Ella se aferra a su teléfono todo el día.
She clings to her phone all day.
él/ella/usted
¿Tú te aferras a las tradiciones?
Do you hold onto traditions?
tú
Los niños se aferran a sus juguetes.
The children cling to their toys.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Nosotros nos aferramos a la esperanza.
We hold onto hope.
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative when the subjunctive is needed.
Correct: After 'Espero que...', use 'aferres' (subjunctive), not 'aferras' (indicative).
Why: Certain trigger phrases require the subjunctive mood for uncertainty or desire.
Mistake: Incorrect accent on the vosotros form.
Correct: The correct form is 'aferráis', not 'aferrais'.
Why: The accent on the 'a' is necessary for the vosotros present indicative of -ar verbs.
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Related Tenses
Preterite
yo: aferré
Aferré, aferraste, aferró, aferramos, aferrasteis, aferraron: completed actions of grasping or holding on.
Imperfect
yo: aferraba
Aferraba, aferrabas, aferraba, aferrábamos, aferrabais, aferraban: ongoing or habitual past actions of grasping.
Future
yo: aferraré
Aferraré, aferrarás, aferrará, aferraremos, aferraréis, aferrarán: actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: aferraría
Aferraría, aferrarías, aferraría, aferraríamos, aferraríais, aferrarían: hypothetical 'would grasp' or polite requests.
Present Subjunctive
yo: aferre
Aferre, aferres, aferre, aferremos, aferréis, aferren: express wishes, doubts, emotions.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: aferrara
Aferrara/aferrase forms express hypothetical past wishes or conditions.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: aferra
Aferra, aferrad, aferre, aferren: direct commands to grasp or hold on.
Negative Imperative
yo: no aferres
No aferres, no aferréis, no aferre, no aferren: negative commands not to grasp.