esquivar Present Conjugation
esquivar — to dodge
The present tense (esquivo) describes actions happening now or habitual actions.
esquivar Present Forms
When to Use the Present
Use the present tense of 'esquivar' for actions happening right now, like dodging a ball, or for habits, like always trying to avoid trouble. It's your go-to for current or regular events.
Notes on esquivar in the Present
Esquivar is regular in the present tense. The forms are: esquivo (yo), esquivas (tú), esquiva (él, ella, usted), esquivamos (nosotros), esquiváis (vosotros), esquivan (ellos, ellas, ustedes).
Example Sentences
¡Cuidado! Esquiva la bicicleta.
Watch out! Dodge the bicycle.
tú
Él siempre esquiva las responsabilidades.
He always dodges responsibilities.
él/ella/usted
Nosotros esquivamos el tráfico fácilmente.
We avoid the traffic easily.
nosotros
Los jugadores esquivan los pases peligrosos.
The players avoid dangerous passes.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present for a past action.
Correct: For a completed past action, use the preterite: 'esquivó', not 'esquiva'.
Why: The present tense is for now or for habits, not for finished events.
Mistake: Incorrect 'vosotros' form.
Correct: The correct form is 'esquiváis', not 'esquivas'.
Why: Remember to add the '-áis' ending for the 'vosotros' form of regular -ar verbs.
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Related Tenses
Preterite
yo: esquivé
The preterite of esquivar is regular: esquivé, esquivaste, esquivó, esquivamos, esquivasteis, esquivaron.
Imperfect
yo: esquivaba
The imperfect (esquivaba) describes ongoing or habitual past actions.
Future
yo: esquivaré
The future tense (esquivaré) expresses what will happen.
Conditional
yo: esquivaría
The conditional (esquivaría) expresses hypotheticals ('would') and polite requests.
Present Subjunctive
yo: esquive
The present subjunctive (esquive) is used after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, and uncertainty.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: esquivara
The imperfect subjunctive (esquivara/esquivase) is for past hypotheticals, wishes, or doubts.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: esquiva
Use 'esquiva' (tú), 'esquive' (usted), 'esquivemos' (nosotros), 'esquiven' (ustedes), 'esquivad' (vosotros), 'esquivéis' (vosotros, Spain).
Negative Imperative
yo: no esquives
Negative commands use 'no' + present subjunctive: no esquives (tú), no esquive (usted), etc.