argumentar Present Conjugation
argumentar — to argue
The present tense of argumentar is regular: argumento, argumentas, argumenta, argumentamos, argumentáis, argumentan.
argumentar Present Forms
When to Use the Present
Use the present tense for actions happening now, habitual actions, or general truths. For example, 'Siempre argumenta con hechos' (He always argues with facts) or 'Ahora mismo, los abogados argumentan el caso' (Right now, the lawyers are arguing the case).
Notes on argumentar in the Present
Argumentar is regular in the present indicative tense. It follows the standard pattern for -ar verbs.
Example Sentences
Yo argumento que necesitamos más tiempo.
I argue that we need more time.
yo
Tú argumentas muy bien tus ideas.
You argue your ideas very well.
tú
Ella argumenta en contra de la nueva política.
She argues against the new policy.
él/ella/usted
Nosotros argumentamos que el plan es arriesgado.
We argue that the plan is risky.
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present tense for a recently completed action.
Correct: Use the preterite 'argumentó' if the action is finished, e.g., 'Ayer argumentó su caso'.
Why: The present tense describes ongoing or habitual actions, not completed ones.
Mistake: Incorrectly conjugating the 'vosotros' form.
Correct: It's 'argumentáis', not 'argumentais' (missing accent) or 'argumentan'.
Why: The accent on the 'i' is crucial for the correct pronunciation and spelling of the vosotros form.
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Related Tenses
Preterite
yo: argumenté
The preterite of argumentar is regular: argumenté, argumentaste, argumentó, argumentamos, argumentasteis, argumentaron.
Imperfect
yo: argumentaba
The imperfect of argumentar is regular: argumentaba, argumentabas, argumentaba, argumentábamos, argumentabais, argumentaban.
Future
yo: argumentaré
The future tense of argumentar is regular: argumentaré, argumentarás, argumentará, argumentaremos, argumentaréis, argumentarán.
Conditional
yo: argumentaría
The conditional of argumentar is regular: argumentaría, argumentarías, argumentaría, argumentaríamos, argumentaríais, argumentarían.
Present Subjunctive
yo: argumente
Use the present subjunctive (e.g., 'argumente', 'argumentes') after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: argumentara
Use the imperfect subjunctive (e.g., 'argumentara', 'argumentase') for past hypotheticals, wishes, or polite requests.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: argumenta
Use the imperative to give direct commands like 'argumenta' (you, informal) or 'argumente' (you, formal).
Negative Imperative
yo: no argumentes
Use negative commands like 'no argumentes' (you, informal) or 'no argumente' (you, formal) by adding 'no' to the present subjunctive.