merodearConjugation
merodear means to prowl.
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Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Use imperfect subjunctive like 'merodeara' or 'merodeara' for past hypotheticals or wishes.
Present Subjunctive
Use present subjunctive like 'merodee' after expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion.
Imperative
Negative Imperative
Negative commands like 'no merodees' (tú) use the present subjunctive with 'no'.
Imperative
Use imperative forms like 'merodea' (tú) and 'merodeen' (ustedes) for direct commands.
Indicative
Conditional
Use conditional 'merodearía' (he/she would prowl) for hypotheticals or polite requests.
Preterite
Use the preterite 'merodeó' (he/she/it prowled) for completed past actions of prowling.
Imperfect
Use imperfect 'merodeaba' (he/she was prowling) for ongoing or habitual past actions.
Present
Use the present 'merodea' (he/she prowls) for ongoing actions or habits.
Future
Use the future 'merodeará' (he/she will prowl) for actions that will happen.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does merodear mean in Spanish?
merodear means "to prowl".
Is merodear a regular or irregular verb?
merodear is a regular -ar verb in Spanish.
How do you conjugate merodear in the present tense?
The present tense of merodear is: yo merodeo, tú merodeas, él/ella/usted merodea, nosotros merodeamos, vosotros merodeáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes merodean.
How do you conjugate merodear in the preterite (past tense)?
The preterite of merodear is: yo merodeé, tú merodeaste, él/ella/usted merodeó, nosotros merodeamos, vosotros merodeasteis, ellos/ellas/ustedes merodearon.
