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cabalgar Present Conjugation

cabalgarto ride a horse

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Quick answer:

Cabalgar is a completely regular -ar verb in the present tense: cabalgo, cabalgas, cabalga, cabalgamos, cabalgáis, cabalgan.

cabalgar Present Forms

yocabalgo
cabalgas
él/ella/ustedcabalga
nosotroscabalgamos
vosotroscabalgáis
ellos/ellas/ustedescabalgan

When to Use the Present

Use the present tense to talk about current habits, general abilities, or actions happening right now regarding riding.

Notes on cabalgar in the Present

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

Example Sentences

  • Yo cabalgo todos los fines de semana.

    I ride every weekend.

    yo

  • Él cabalga muy bien para su edad.

    He rides very well for his age.

    él/ella/usted

  • Ellos cabalgan por el campo ahora mismo.

    They are riding through the countryside right now.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Confusing 'cabalgamos' (present) with 'cabalgamos' (preterite).

    Correct: Use context clues.

    Why: The 'nosotros' form is identical in both tenses for -ar verbs.

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