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A strong hand firmly gripping a thick wooden rope.

aferrar Present Conjugation

aferrarto grasp

B1regular -ar★★★
Quick answer:

Aferro, aferras, aferra, aferramos, aferráis, aferran: actions of grasping happening now or habitually.

aferrar Present Forms

yoaferro
aferras
él/ella/ustedaferra
nosotrosaferramos
vosotrosaferráis
ellos/ellas/ustedesaferran

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?

  • 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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