defenderseConjugation
defenderse means to defend oneself.
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Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
The imperfect subjunctive uses the 'defendier-' stem: me defendiera, te defendieras...
Present Subjunctive
The present subjunctive keeps the e-ie stem change in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.
Imperative
Negative Imperative
The negative imperative uses 'no' + present subjunctive: no te defiendas.
Imperative
In the affirmative imperative, pronouns attach to the end: defiéndete, defiéndase.
Indicative
Conditional
The conditional is regular: me defendería, te defenderías, se defendería...
Preterite
The preterite of defenderse is completely regular, following standard -er endings.
Imperfect
The imperfect of defenderse is regular: me defendía, te defendías, se defendía...
Present
The present of defenderse is stem-changing (e-ie) in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.
Future
The future of defenderse is regular: me defenderé, te defenderás, se defenderá...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does defenderse mean in Spanish?
defenderse means "to defend oneself".
Is defenderse a regular or irregular verb?
defenderse is a stem-changing (e-ie) -er verb in Spanish.
How do you conjugate defenderse in the present tense?
The present tense of defenderse is: yo me defiendo, tú te defiendes, él/ella/usted se defiende, nosotros nos defendemos, vosotros os defendéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes se defienden.
How do you conjugate defenderse in the preterite (past tense)?
The preterite of defenderse is: yo me defendí, tú te defendiste, él/ella/usted se defendió, nosotros nos defendimos, vosotros os defendisteis, ellos/ellas/ustedes se defendieron.
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