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averiguar Present Conjugation

averiguarto find out

B1regular (orthographically irregular in preterite/subjunctive) -ar★★★★
Quick answer:

Averiguar is a completely regular -ar verb in the present tense.

averiguar Present Forms

yoaveriguo
averiguas
él/ella/ustedaverigua
nosotrosaveriguamos
vosotrosaveriguáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesaveriguan

When to Use the Present

Use the present tense to talk about the process of investigating something now or to describe someone who habitually finds things out.

Notes on averiguar in the Present

There are no irregularities or spelling changes in the present indicative.

Example Sentences

  • Yo averiguo los precios antes de comprar.

    I find out the prices before buying.

    yo

  • Ella siempre averigua todo lo que pasa en la oficina.

    She always finds out everything that happens in the office.

    él/ella/usted

  • Nosotros averiguamos si hay mesas libres.

    We are finding out if there are free tables.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Adding a diaeresis like 'averigüo'.

    Correct: averiguo

    Why: The diaeresis is only needed before 'e' or 'i' to keep the 'u' sound. Before 'o', the 'u' is naturally pronounced.

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