desistirConjugation
desistir means to give up.
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Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
The imperfect subjunctive of desistir (desistiera, desistieras, etc.) is used for past hypotheticals or polite requests.
Present Subjunctive
The present subjunctive of desistir (desista, desistas, etc.) follows expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty.
Imperative
Negative Imperative
Negative commands for desistir use 'no' + present subjunctive: no desistas, no desista, no desistamos, no desistan, no desistáis.
Imperative
Desist has regular imperative forms like desiste, desista, desistamos, desistan, desistid.
Indicative
Conditional
The conditional of desistir (desistiría, desistirías, etc.) expresses 'would give up' or polite suggestions.
Preterite
The preterite of desistir is regular: desistí, desististe, desistió, desistimos, desististeis, desistieron.
Imperfect
The imperfect of desistir (desistía, desistías, etc.) describes past habits or ongoing actions of giving up.
Present
The present tense of desistir (desisto, desistes, etc.) means to give up habitually or right now.
Future
The future tense of desistir (desistiré, desistirás, etc.) expresses that someone will give up.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does desistir mean in Spanish?
desistir means "to give up".
Is desistir a regular or irregular verb?
desistir is a regular -ir verb in Spanish.
How do you conjugate desistir in the present tense?
The present tense of desistir is: yo desisto, tú desistes, él/ella/usted desiste, nosotros desistimos, vosotros desistís, ellos/ellas/ustedes desisten.
How do you conjugate desistir in the preterite (past tense)?
The preterite of desistir is: yo desistí, tú desististe, él/ella/usted desistió, nosotros desistimos, vosotros desististeis, ellos/ellas/ustedes desistieron.
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