desempeñar Present Conjugation
desempeñar — to perform
The present tense (desempeño, desempeñas) describes current actions or habits.
desempeñar Present Forms
When to Use the Present
Use the present tense of 'desempeñar' for actions happening now, habitual actions, or general truths related to performing roles or functions. For example, 'Yo desempeño mi trabajo con dedicación' means 'I perform my job with dedication'.
Notes on desempeñar in the Present
Desempeñar is regular in the present indicative tense. It follows the standard pattern for -ar verbs.
Example Sentences
Yo desempeño mi papel como estudiante con seriedad.
I perform my role as a student seriously.
yo
¿Tú desempeñas bien tus responsabilidades?
Do you perform your responsibilities well?
tú
El actor desempeña un papel inolvidable.
The actor plays an unforgettable role.
él/ella/usted
Nosotros desempeñamos nuestras funciones diarias.
We perform our daily functions.
nosotros
Ellos desempeñan roles importantes en la comunidad.
They perform important roles in the community.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present tense for past habitual actions.
Correct: For past habits, use the imperfect: 'Antes desempeñaba mi papel de forma diferente'.
Why: The present tense is for current or habitual actions, while the imperfect is for past ongoing or habitual actions.
Mistake: Confusing the 'yo' and 'él/ella/usted' forms.
Correct: 'Yo desempeño', 'él/ella/usted desempeña'.
Why: These are distinct conjugations within the present tense.
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Related Tenses
Preterite
yo: desempeñé
The preterite of 'desempeñar' is regular: desempeñé, desempeñaste, desempeñó, desempeñamos, desempeñasteis, desempeñaron.
Imperfect
yo: desempeñaba
The imperfect 'desempeñaba' describes ongoing or habitual past roles and functions.
Future
yo: desempeñaré
The future tense 'desempeñaré' indicates actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: desempeñaría
The conditional 'desempeñaría' expresses 'would' actions, polite requests, or future-in-the-past.
Present Subjunctive
yo: desempeñe
The present subjunctive (desempeñe, desempeñes) is used for wishes, doubts, and emotions.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: desempeñara
The imperfect subjunctive (desempeñara/desempeñase) describes hypothetical past actions or wishes.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: desempeña
Commands like 'desempeña' (you perform) and 'desempeñen' (they perform) use the imperative.
Negative Imperative
yo: no desempeñes
Negative commands like 'no desempeñes' (you don't perform) use the present subjunctive with 'no'.