desenvolverConjugation
desenvolver means to unwrap.
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Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Formed from the preterite 'ellos' form: desenvolviera, desenvolvieras, etc.
Present Subjunctive
The present subjunctive follows the o > ue stem change and uses -a endings.
Imperative
Negative Imperative
Negative commands use 'no' + present subjunctive forms.
Imperative
Commands to unwrap: desenvuelve (tú), desenvuelva (usted), desenvolved (vosotros).
Indicative
Conditional
The conditional uses the full infinitive 'desenvolver' plus endings like -ía, -ías, -ía.
Preterite
Desenvolver is completely regular in the preterite, following the standard -er ending pattern.
Imperfect
The imperfect of desenvolver is regular: desenvolvía, desenvolvías, desenvolvía, etc.
Present
Desenvolver follows a stem change (o > ue) in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.
Future
The future tense is regular: add -é, -ás, -á, -emos, -éis, -án to the full infinitive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does desenvolver mean in Spanish?
desenvolver means "to unwrap".
Is desenvolver a regular or irregular verb?
desenvolver is a irregular stem-changing -er verb in Spanish.
How do you conjugate desenvolver in the present tense?
The present tense of desenvolver is: yo desenvuelvo, tú desenvuelves, él/ella/usted desenvuelve, nosotros desenvolvemos, vosotros desenvolvéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes desenvuelven.
How do you conjugate desenvolver in the preterite (past tense)?
The preterite of desenvolver is: yo desenvolví, tú desenvolviste, él/ella/usted desenvolvió, nosotros desenvolvimos, vosotros desenvolvisteis, ellos/ellas/ustedes desenvolvieron.
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