detonar Present Conjugation
detonar — to detonate
The present tense 'detono', 'detonas', 'detona' describes current actions or general truths about detonating.
detonar Present Forms
When to Use the Present
Use the present tense of 'detonar' for actions happening right now, habitual actions, or general truths. For example, 'The device detonates every hour' or 'He detonates the charges carefully'.
Notes on detonar in the Present
Detonar is a regular -ar verb in the present indicative tense.
Example Sentences
El temporizador detona la carga en cinco segundos.
The timer detonates the charge in five seconds.
él/ella/usted
Yo detono los fuegos artificiales cada noche.
I detonate the fireworks every night.
yo
¿Tú detonas el explosivo o lo hago yo?
Do you detonate the explosive, or do I?
tú
Ellos detonan las minas al amanecer.
They detonate the mines at dawn.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present tense for a completed past action.
Correct: Use the preterite tense (e.g., 'detonó') for completed past events.
Why: The present tense is for actions happening now or habitually, not for finished events.
Mistake: Confusing the 'yo' form 'detono' with other similar-sounding words.
Correct: Ensure you are using the correct verb form 'detono' for 'I detonate'.
Why: Context is key; simple confusion can lead to misunderstandings.
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Related Tenses
Preterite
yo: detoné
The preterite of detonar is regular: detoné, detonaste, detonó, detonamos, detonasteis, detonaron.
Imperfect
yo: detonaba
The imperfect 'detonaba' describes ongoing or habitual past actions of detonating.
Future
yo: detonaré
The future tense 'detonaré', 'detonarás', 'detonará' indicates actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: detonaría
The conditional 'detonaría' expresses hypothetical actions ('would detonate').
Present Subjunctive
yo: detone
The present subjunctive, like 'detone' or 'detones', expresses wishes, doubts, or emotions about current/future events.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: detonara
The imperfect subjunctive, like 'detonara' or 'detonase', is used for past hypotheticals, wishes, or doubts.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: detona
Use imperative forms like 'detona' (tú) and 'detone' (usted) for direct commands with detonar.
Negative Imperative
yo: no detones
Negative commands like 'no detones' (tú) and 'no detone' (usted) use the present subjunctive.