definirConjugation
definir means to define.
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Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Use the imperfect subjunctive (definiera/definiese) for past hypotheticals or wishes.
Present Subjunctive
Use the present subjunctive (defina/defina) after expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion.
Imperative
Negative Imperative
Use 'no + present subjunctive' for negative commands like 'don't define!'.
Imperative
Use the imperative of definir for direct commands like 'define!', 'let's define!'.
Indicative
Conditional
Use the conditional of 'definir' for 'I would define', 'you would define', 'they would define'.
Preterite
Use the preterite of 'definir' for completed actions like 'I defined' or 'she defined'.
Imperfect
Use the imperfect of 'definir' for ongoing or habitual past actions like 'I used to define' or 'she was defining'.
Present
Use the present of 'definir' for 'I define', 'you define', 'they define' happening now or habitually.
Future
Use the future of 'definir' for 'I will define', 'you will define', 'they will define'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does definir mean in Spanish?
definir means "to define".
Is definir a regular or irregular verb?
definir is a regular -ir verb in Spanish.
How do you conjugate definir in the present tense?
The present tense of definir is: yo defino, tú defines, él/ella/usted define, nosotros definimos, vosotros definís, ellos/ellas/ustedes definen.
How do you conjugate definir in the preterite (past tense)?
The preterite of definir is: yo definí, tú definiste, él/ella/usted definió, nosotros definimos, vosotros definisteis, ellos/ellas/ustedes definieron.
