disputarConjugation
disputar means to compete for.
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Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Past subjunctive uses like 'si disputara' (if I competed) or 'para que disputaran' (so that they would compete).
Present Subjunctive
Used after wishes, doubts, emotions: 'Espero que disputemos' (I hope we compete), 'Dudo que disputen' (I doubt they compete).
Imperative
Negative Imperative
Negative commands like 'No disputes!' (you), 'No dispute!' (he/she/you formal), 'No disputemos!' (we), 'No disputéis!' (you all, Spain), 'No disputen!' (you all).
Imperative
Commands like 'Disputa!' (you), 'Dispute!' (he/she/you formal), 'Disputemos!' (we), 'Disputad!' (you all, Spain), 'Disputen!' (you all).
Indicative
Conditional
Hypothetical 'would' actions: 'Disputaría' (I would compete), 'Disputarían' (they would compete).
Preterite
Completed past actions: 'Disputé' (I competed), 'Disputó' (he/she/you competed), 'Disputaron' (they competed).
Imperfect
Ongoing or habitual past actions: 'Disputaba' (I used to compete), 'Disputaban' (they used to compete).
Present
Habitual actions or things happening now: 'Yo disputo' (I compete), 'Ellos disputan' (they compete).
Future
Future actions: 'Disputaré' (I will compete), 'Disputarán' (they will compete).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does disputar mean in Spanish?
disputar means "to compete for".
Is disputar a regular or irregular verb?
disputar is a regular -ar verb in Spanish.
How do you conjugate disputar in the present tense?
The present tense of disputar is: yo disputo, tú disputas, él/ella/usted disputa, nosotros disputamos, vosotros disputáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes disputan.
How do you conjugate disputar in the preterite (past tense)?
The preterite of disputar is: yo disputé, tú disputaste, él/ella/usted disputó, nosotros disputamos, vosotros disputasteis, ellos/ellas/ustedes disputaron.
