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ejercer Present Conjugation

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Quick answer:

In the present tense, ejercer is regular except for the 'yo' form, which changes 'c' to 'z': ejerzo.

ejercer Present Forms

yoejerzo
ejerces
él/ella/ustedejerce
nosotrosejercemos
vosotrosejercéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesejercen

When to Use the Present

Use the present tense to talk about someone's current profession or the act of practicing a right or influence in the moment.

Notes on ejercer in the Present

This is a spelling-change verb. To keep the soft 's' sound before the 'o' in the first person, the 'c' changes to 'z' (ejerzo). All other forms follow regular -er patterns.

Example Sentences

  • Ejerzo como abogado en esta ciudad.

    I practice as a lawyer in this city.

    yo

  • Ella ejerce mucha presión sobre su equipo.

    She exerts a lot of pressure on her team.

    él/ella/usted

  • Ellos ejercen su derecho al voto.

    They exercise their right to vote.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Writing 'ejerco' for the first person.

    Correct: ejerzo

    Why: In Spanish, 'co' sounds like 'ko'. To maintain the soft 's' sound of the infinitive, you must use a 'z' before 'o'.

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