operarConjugation
operar means to perform surgery.
Complete Conjugation Tables
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Indicative
Conditional
The conditional of 'operar' (operaría) expresses hypothetical actions ('would operate') or polite requests.
Present
The present tense of 'operar' (opero) is used for actions happening now, habitual surgeries, or general truths.
Preterite
The preterite of 'operar' is regular: operé, operaste, operó, operamos, operasteis, operaron.
Imperfect
The imperfect of 'operar' (operaba) describes habitual or ongoing past surgeries, or sets the scene.
Future
The future tense of 'operar' (operaré) indicates actions that will happen.
Imperative
Imperative
Use the imperative of operar for direct commands: opera, operemos, operen, operad.
Negative Imperative
Negative commands for 'operar' use the present subjunctive: no operes, no operemos, no operen, no operéis.
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
The present subjunctive of 'operar' (opere) is used after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty.
Imperfect Subjunctive
The imperfect subjunctive of 'operar' (operara/operase) is used for past hypotheticals, wishes, or polite requests.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does operar mean in Spanish?
operar means "to perform surgery".
Is operar a regular or irregular verb?
operar is a regular -ar verb in Spanish.
How do you conjugate operar in the present tense?
The present tense of operar is: yo opero, tú operas, él/ella/usted opera, nosotros operamos, vosotros operáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes operan.
How do you conjugate operar in the preterite (past tense)?
The preterite of operar is: yo operé, tú operaste, él/ella/usted operó, nosotros operamos, vosotros operasteis, ellos/ellas/ustedes operaron.
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