observarConjugation
observar means observe.
Complete Conjugation Tables
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Indicative
Present
The present tense of observar (observo, observas, observa...) is used for habitual actions, things happening now, and general truths.
Future
The future tense of observar (observaré, observarás, observará...) is used for actions that will happen or to express probability.
Imperfect
The imperfect tense of observar (observaba, observabas, observaba...) describes ongoing or habitual past actions.
Conditional
The conditional of observar (observaría, observarías, observaría...) expresses 'would' actions, polite requests, or future-in-the-past.
Preterite
The preterite of observar (observé, observaste, observó...) indicates completed actions in the past.
Imperative
Negative Imperative
Negative commands for 'observar' use the present subjunctive: no observes (tú), no observe (usted), no observemos (nosotros), no observéis (vosotros), no observen (ustedes).
Imperative
Imperative forms of observar include: observa (tú), observe (usted), observemos (nosotros), observad (vosotros), observen (ustedes).
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
The present subjunctive of observar (observe, observes, observemos, observéis, observen) is used for wishes, doubts, emotions, and uncertainty.
Imperfect Subjunctive
The imperfect subjunctive of observar (e.g., observara, observaras) is used for past hypotheticals, wishes, and polite requests.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does observar mean in Spanish?
observar means "observe".
Is observar a regular or irregular verb?
observar is a regular -ar verb in Spanish.
How do you conjugate observar in the present tense?
The present tense of observar is: yo observo, tú observas, él/ella/usted observa, nosotros observamos, vosotros observáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes observan.
How do you conjugate observar in the preterite (past tense)?
The preterite of observar is: yo observé, tú observaste, él/ella/usted observó, nosotros observamos, vosotros observasteis, ellos/ellas/ustedes observaron.
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