caberConjugation
caber means to fit.
Complete Conjugation Tables
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Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
The imperfect subjunctive uses the irregular preterite stem 'cup-'.
Present Subjunctive
The present subjunctive is based on the irregular 'yo' form, using the stem 'quep-'.
Imperative
Negative Imperative
Negative commands for caber always use the 'quep-' stem from the present subjunctive.
Imperative
The imperative uses 'cabe' for 'tú' but switches to 'quep-' for formal commands.
Indicative
Conditional
The conditional uses the same irregular stem as the future: 'cabr-'.
Preterite
Caber is highly irregular in the preterite, using the stem 'cup-' for all persons.
Imperfect
Caber is completely regular in the imperfect: cabía, cabías, cabía, cabíamos, cabíais, cabían.
Present
Caber is irregular only in the 'yo' form (quepo); all other forms follow the regular -er pattern.
Future
The future tense of caber uses the irregular stem 'cabr-'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does caber mean in Spanish?
caber means "to fit".
Is caber a regular or irregular verb?
caber is a irregular -er verb in Spanish.
How do you conjugate caber in the present tense?
The present tense of caber is: yo quepo, tú cabes, él/ella/usted cabe, nosotros cabemos, vosotros cabéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes caben.
How do you conjugate caber in the preterite (past tense)?
The preterite of caber is: yo cupe, tú cupiste, él/ella/usted cupo, nosotros cupimos, vosotros cupisteis, ellos/ellas/ustedes cupieron.
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