optarConjugation
optar means to opt for.
Complete Conjugation Tables
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Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
The imperfect subjunctive of 'optar' (optara, optaras, etc.) is used for past hypotheticals, wishes, or polite requests.
Present Subjunctive
The present subjunctive of 'optar' (opte, optes, etc.) is used after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty.
Imperative
Negative Imperative
Negative commands for 'optar' use the present subjunctive: no optes, no optemos, no optéis, no opten.
Imperative
Opta, optemos, optad, opten are the affirmative commands for 'optar'.
Indicative
Conditional
The conditional of 'optar' (optaría, optarías, etc.) expresses hypothetical choices or polite suggestions.
Preterite
The preterite of 'optar' (opté, optaste, optó, etc.) marks completed past choices or decisions.
Imperfect
The imperfect of 'optar' (optaba, optabas, etc.) describes habitual or ongoing past choices.
Present
The present tense of 'optar' (opto, optas, opta, etc.) describes current or habitual choices.
Future
The future tense of 'optar' (optaré, optarás, etc.) indicates choices that will be made.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does optar mean in Spanish?
optar means "to opt for".
Is optar a regular or irregular verb?
optar is a regular -ar verb in Spanish.
How do you conjugate optar in the present tense?
The present tense of optar is: yo opto, tú optas, él/ella/usted opta, nosotros optamos, vosotros optáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes optan.
How do you conjugate optar in the preterite (past tense)?
The preterite of optar is: yo opté, tú optaste, él/ella/usted optó, nosotros optamos, vosotros optasteis, ellos/ellas/ustedes optaron.
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