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atracar Present Conjugation

atracarto rob

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Quick answer:

Atracar is completely regular in the present indicative: atraco, atracas, atraca, atracamos, atracáis, atracan.

atracar Present Forms

yoatraco
atracas
él/ella/ustedatraca
nosotrosatracamos
vosotrosatracáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesatracan

When to Use the Present

Use this to describe current actions, habits, or general facts about robbing or docking a boat.

Notes on atracar in the Present

Atracar is a regular -ar verb in the present tense.

Example Sentences

  • Siempre atraco el barco con mucho cuidado.

    I always dock the boat with great care.

    yo

  • Ellos atracan a los turistas en esta zona.

    They mug tourists in this area.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • El pirata atraca el barco en la isla.

    The pirate docks the ship on the island.

    él/ella/usted

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: atracamos (confusing with past)

    Correct: atracamos

    Why: The 'nosotros' form is the same in both Present and Preterite; use context clues like 'hoy' or 'ayer' to tell them apart.

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