Confusing Command Forms

'Canta' is a common form that has two primary roles: 1) It describes what he, she, or a formal 'you' (usted) does right now (Present tense). 2) It is the informal command form for 'you' (tú): '¡Canta!' means 'Sing!'

Two Jobs for 'Canta'

Since 'cantar' is a regular '-ar' verb, its conjugation pattern is very predictable. If you know the pattern for 'canta,' you know the pattern for hundreds of other verbs like 'habla' (hablar) and 'mira' (mirar).

Regular AR Verb

If you see 'canta,' check the subject. If the subject is 'tú' (implied), it's a command. If the subject is 'él,' 'ella,' or 'usted,' it's a statement about what they are doing.

Focus on the Subject

Extremely common; a core verb form used daily.

'Canta' is a fundamental Spanish verb form meaning 'he/she/it sings' or the informal command 'Sing!'. Learn its uses, full conjugation of 'cantar', and common mistakes for A1 learners.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

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indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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