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cubrir Present Conjugation

cubrirto cover

A1regular (except for past participle) -ir★★★★★
Quick answer:

The present tense of cubrir is a standard -ir verb: cubro, cubres, cubre, cubrimos, cubrís, cubren.

cubrir Present Forms

yocubro
cubres
él/ella/ustedcubre
nosotroscubrimos
vosotroscubrís
ellos/ellas/ustedescubren

When to Use the Present

Use this for things that cover something habitually, general facts (like clouds covering the sun), or actions happening right now.

Notes on cubrir in the Present

Cubrir is fully regular in the present indicative.

Example Sentences

  • Siempre cubro la mesa con un mantel blanco.

    I always cover the table with a white tablecloth.

    yo

  • Las nubes cubren el cielo hoy.

    The clouds are covering the sky today.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • Este seguro cubre daños por agua.

    This insurance covers water damage.

    él/ella/usted

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'cubre' for the nosotros form.

    Correct: Cubrimos.

    Why: Learners sometimes forget the -ir ending change for 'we' and try to use -emos or keep the singular form.

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