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imitar Present Conjugation

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A2regular -ar★★★★
Quick answer:

Imitar is regular in the present: imito, imitas, imita, imitamos, imitáis, imitan.

imitar Present Forms

yoimito
imitas
él/ella/ustedimita
nosotrosimitamos
vosotrosimitáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesimitan

When to Use the Present

Use the present tense for actions happening right now, habitual actions, or general truths. For example, 'He imitates everyone' or 'I imitate my dad'.

Notes on imitar in the Present

Imitar is a regular -ar verb and follows the standard conjugation pattern for the present indicative tense.

Example Sentences

  • Yo imito a mi hermano mayor.

    I imitate my older brother.

    yo

  • Tú imitas muy bien a los famosos.

    You imitate celebrities very well.

  • El niño imita todo lo que ve.

    The child imitates everything he sees.

    él/ella/usted

  • Nosotros imitamos los movimientos de baile.

    We imitate the dance moves.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using the infinitive 'imitar' instead of conjugating.

    Correct: Always conjugate the verb according to the subject. For example, 'Yo imitar' is incorrect; it should be 'Yo imito'.

    Why: Spanish requires verbs to be conjugated to agree with the subject.

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