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investigar Present Conjugation

investigarto investigate

A2regular (-gar spelling change in preterite/subjunctive) -ar★★★★★
Quick answer:

Investigar is a regular -ar verb in the present indicative: investigo, investigas, investiga...

investigar Present Forms

yoinvestigo
investigas
él/ella/ustedinvestiga
nosotrosinvestigamos
vosotrosinvestigáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesinvestigan

When to Use the Present

Use this for habitual actions, such as what a detective does for a living, or for something you are currently looking into.

Notes on investigar in the Present

This verb is completely regular in the present tense.

Example Sentences

  • Investigo sobre la historia de mi familia.

    I am researching my family history.

    yo

  • Ella investiga casos difíciles.

    She investigates difficult cases.

    él/ella/usted

  • Nosotros investigamos nuevas tecnologías.

    We investigate new technologies.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: investigo a el mercado

    Correct: investigo el mercado

    Why: You don't need the 'personal a' unless you are investigating a specific person.

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