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bailar Present Conjugation

bailarto dance

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Quick answer:

Bailar is a regular -ar verb in the present tense: bailo, bailas, baila, bailamos, bailáis, bailan.

bailar Present Forms

yobailo
bailas
él/ella/ustedbaila
nosotrosbailamos
vosotrosbailáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesbailan

When to Use the Present

Use the present tense to talk about hobbies, current actions, or general facts. It is perfect for saying you enjoy dancing or that you are on the dance floor right now.

Notes on bailar in the Present

Bailar is completely regular in the present tense. Just drop the -ar and add the standard endings for each person.

Example Sentences

  • Yo bailo salsa todos los viernes.

    I dance salsa every Friday.

    yo

  • ¿Tú bailas con nosotros esta noche?

    Are you dancing with us tonight?

  • Ellos bailan muy bien el tango.

    They dance tango very well.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Bailas con acento (bailás).

    Correct: bailas

    Why: Standard Spanish (except for Rioplatense voseo) does not use an accent on the tú form of -ar verbs.

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