Spelling the Preterite 'Yo' Form

Since 'averiguar' means to gain knowledge, it often introduces a factual statement, usually triggering the normal (indicative) verb form: 'Averiguo que está aquí.' However, if you use it in a time phrase (like 'cuando') about the future, you must use the special form (subjunctive): 'Cuando lo averigüe...'

When to use Subjunctive

Use 'averiguar' when you successfully determine or confirm a fact. It's often about finding the definite answer to a question.

Focus on the Result

Very common. Used daily when talking about discovering facts, confirming details, or launching an investigation.

Learn the definition of the Spanish verb 'averiguar' (to find out, to investigate), its full conjugation, and the important spelling rule involving the diéresis ('ü').

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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