exceder Present Conjugation
exceder — to exceed
The present tense of 'exceder' (excedo, excedes, etc.) describes current actions, habits, or general truths.
exceder Present Forms
When to Use the Present
Use the present tense for actions happening now, habitual actions, or general facts involving 'exceder'. For example, saying that a certain speed limit is commonly exceeded.
Notes on exceder in the Present
'Exceder' is a regular -er verb and conjugates normally in the present tense.
Example Sentences
Yo no excedo mis gastos diarios.
I don't exceed my daily expenses.
yo
Tú siempre excedes las expectativas.
You always exceed expectations.
tú
Este río excede su nivel normal en invierno.
This river exceeds its normal level in winter.
él/ella/usted
Los precios exceden nuestro presupuesto.
The prices exceed our budget.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present subjunctive when the indicative is needed for factual statements.
Correct: For facts and habits, use the present indicative: 'Los precios exceden...', not 'Los precios excedan...'
Why: The indicative mood is used for factual reporting.
Mistake: Confusing 'exceder' with a reflexive verb like 'excederse'.
Correct: 'Exceder' means to go beyond something external; 'excederse' means to overdo it or go too far oneself.
Why: The reflexive pronoun changes the meaning and grammatical structure.
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Related Tenses
Preterite
yo: excedí
The preterite of 'exceder' is regular: excedí, excediste, excedió, excedimos, excedisteis, excedieron.
Imperfect
yo: excedía
The imperfect of 'exceder' (excedía, excedías, etc.) describes ongoing or habitual past actions.
Future
yo: excederé
The future tense of 'exceder' (excederé, excederás, etc.) predicts future actions or expresses probability.
Conditional
yo: excedería
The conditional of 'exceder' (excedería, excederías, etc.) expresses hypotheticals, polite requests, or future-in-the-past.
Present Subjunctive
yo: exceda
The present subjunctive of exceder (exceda, excedas, etc.) follows expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: excediera
The imperfect subjunctive of exceder (excediera/excediera) is used for past hypotheticals, wishes, and polite requests.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: excede
The imperative of exceder has regular commands for tú (excede) and vosotros (exceded), but irregular forms for others.
Negative Imperative
yo: no excedas
Negative commands for 'exceder' use 'no' plus the present subjunctive: no excedas, no exceda, etc.