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negociar Present Conjugation

negociarto negotiate

B1regular -ar★★★★★
Quick answer:

Negociar is regular in the present: negocio, negocias, negocia, negociamos, negociáis, negocian.

negociar Present Forms

yonegocio
negocias
él/ella/ustednegocia
nosotrosnegociamos
vosotrosnegociáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesnegocian

When to Use the Present

Use the present tense to discuss ongoing business deals, habitual bargaining habits, or current terms of an agreement. It is perfect for describing how you handle professional or personal compromises right now.

Notes on negociar in the Present

Negociar is a completely regular -ar verb in the present tense. There are no stem changes or spelling shifts to worry about.

Example Sentences

  • Yo negocio los términos del contrato hoy mismo.

    I am negotiating the contract terms this very day.

    yo

  • Ellos negocian un precio mejor para el coche.

    They are negotiating a better price for the car.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • Nosotros negociamos con el jefe todos los lunes.

    We negotiate with the boss every Monday.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: negocío

    Correct: negocio

    Why: Learners often put an accent on the 'i', but in the 'yo' form, the stress naturally falls on the first 'o'.

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