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evocar Present Conjugation

evocarto evoke

B2regular with spelling change -ar★★★
Quick answer:

The present tense of evocar is completely regular: evoco, evocas, evoca, evocamos, evocáis, evocan.

evocar Present Forms

yoevoco
evocas
él/ella/ustedevoca
nosotrosevocamos
vosotrosevocáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesevocan

When to Use the Present

Use this for habitual actions or general truths about what something brings to mind right now.

Notes on evocar in the Present

Evocar is a regular -ar verb in the present indicative.

Example Sentences

  • Este perfume me evoca a mi madre.

    This perfume evokes (reminds me of) my mother.

    él/ella/usted

  • Tus palabras evocan una gran tristeza.

    Your words evoke a great sadness.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • Nosotros evocamos la historia de nuestra ciudad.

    We evoke the history of our city.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Confusing 'evocar' with 'recordar'.

    Correct: Use 'evocar' for the act of bringing an image/feeling to mind; use 'recordar' for the simple act of remembering.

    Why: Evocar is more formal and poetic than the everyday word recordar.

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