desviarConjugation
desviar means to divert.
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Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Use imperfect subjunctive forms like desviara or desviase for past hypothetical situations or wishes.
Present Subjunctive
Use present subjunctive forms like desvíe (yo/él/ella/usted) or desvíen (ustedes) after expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion.
Imperative
Negative Imperative
Use 'no' + present subjunctive forms like no desvíes (tú) or no desvíen (ustedes) for negative commands.
Imperative
Use imperative forms like desvía (tú) or desvíen (ustedes) for direct commands.
Indicative
Conditional
Use conditional forms like desviaría (yo) or desviarían (ellos/ellas/ustedes) for hypothetical situations ('would divert') or polite requests.
Preterite
Use preterite forms like desvié (yo) or desviaron (ellos/ellas/ustedes) for completed past actions of diverting.
Imperfect
Use imperfect forms like desviaba (yo) or desviaban (ellos/ellas/ustedes) for ongoing or habitual past actions of diverting.
Present
Use present forms like desvío (yo) or desvían (ellos/ellas/ustedes) for actions happening now or habitual actions of diverting.
Future
Use future forms like desviaré (yo) or desviarán (ellos/ellas/ustedes) for actions that will happen in the future.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does desviar mean in Spanish?
desviar means "to divert".
Is desviar a regular or irregular verb?
desviar is a regular -ar verb in Spanish.
How do you conjugate desviar in the present tense?
The present tense of desviar is: yo desvío, tú desvías, él/ella/usted desvía, nosotros desviamos, vosotros desviáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes desvían.
How do you conjugate desviar in the preterite (past tense)?
The preterite of desviar is: yo desvié, tú desviaste, él/ella/usted desvió, nosotros desviamos, vosotros desviasteis, ellos/ellas/ustedes desviaron.
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