emprender Present Conjugation
emprender — to undertake
The present tense 'emprendo', 'emprendes', 'emprende', 'emprendemos', 'emprendéis', 'emprenden' is for current or habitual actions.
emprender Present Forms
When to Use the Present
Use the present tense for actions you are doing right now ('I am undertaking this task'), habitual actions ('He starts a new project every year'), or general truths about starting things.
Notes on emprender in the Present
Emprender is regular in the present indicative. All forms follow the standard -er verb conjugation pattern.
Example Sentences
Yo emprendo muchos proyectos a la vez.
I undertake many projects at once.
yo
¿Tú emprendes el camino fácil?
Are you taking the easy path?
tú
Mi hermano emprende un nuevo negocio cada dos años.
My brother starts a new business every two years.
él/ella/usted
Nosotros emprendemos la aventura mañana.
We are embarking on the adventure tomorrow.
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using 'emprender' (infinitive) instead of conjugated forms.
Correct: Always conjugate the verb according to the subject: 'Yo emprendo', 'Ellos emprenden'.
Why: The infinitive is the base form and cannot be used as the main verb of a sentence without help.
Mistake: Confusing 'emprende' (él/ella/usted) with 'emprendí' (preterite yo).
Correct: Remember 'emprende' is present tense for third person singular, while 'emprendí' is past tense for first person singular.
Why: These are distinct tenses and persons, requiring different endings.
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Related Tenses
Preterite
yo: emprendí
The preterite of 'emprender' is regular: 'emprendí', 'emprendiste', 'emprendió', 'emprendimos', 'emprendisteis', 'emprendieron'.
Imperfect
yo: emprendía
The imperfect of 'emprender' is 'emprendía', 'emprendías', 'emprendía', 'emprendíamos', 'emprendíais', 'emprendían' for past ongoing or habitual actions.
Future
yo: emprenderé
The future tense 'emprenderé', 'emprenderás', 'emprenderá', 'emprenderemos', 'emprenderéis', 'emprenderán' indicates actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: emprendería
The conditional 'emprendería' is used for hypotheticals ('would'), polite requests, and future-in-the-past.
Present Subjunctive
yo: emprenda
The present subjunctive 'emprenda' is used after expressions of desire, doubt, emotion, and uncertainty.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: emprendiera
The imperfect subjunctive 'emprendiera' or 'emprendiese' is used for past hypotheticals, wishes, or doubts.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: emprende
Use 'emprende' (tú), 'emprenda' (usted), 'emprendamos' (nosotros), 'emprendan' (ustedes), 'emprended' (vosotros) for direct commands.
Negative Imperative
yo: no emprendas
Use 'no emprendas' (tú), 'no emprenda' (usted), 'no emprendamos' (nosotros), 'no emprendan' (ustedes), 'no emprendáis' (vosotros) for negative commands.