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maldecir Present Conjugation

maldecirto curse

B2irregular -ir★★★
Quick answer:

The present of maldecir is irregular in most forms: maldigo, maldices, maldice, maldecimos, maldecís, maldicen.

maldecir Present Forms

yomaldigo
maldices
él/ella/ustedmaldice
nosotrosmaldecimos
vosotrosmaldecís
ellos/ellas/ustedesmaldicen

When to Use the Present

Use this for current habits or general truths about speaking ill of something or someone.

Notes on maldecir in the Present

It follows 'decir' with a 'yo' form ending in -go and a vowel change (e to i) in all singular forms and the third-person plural.

Example Sentences

  • Yo maldigo este frío insoportable.

    I curse this unbearable cold.

    yo

  • Tú siempre maldices cuando pierdes las llaves.

    You always curse when you lose your keys.

  • Nosotros nunca maldecimos a nadie.

    We never curse anyone.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'maldeco' for the yo form.

    Correct: maldigo

    Why: Maldecir follows the irregular 'decir' pattern, requiring the 'go' ending.

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