originarConjugation
originar means to cause.
Complete Conjugation Tables
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Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
The imperfect subjunctive of originar (originara/originase) is used for past hypotheticals or polite requests.
Present Subjunctive
Use the present subjunctive of originar (origine, origines, etc.) after expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion.
Imperative
Negative Imperative
Use the present subjunctive after 'no' for negative commands with originar: 'no origines'.
Imperative
Use the imperative of originar for direct commands like 'origina tú' or 'originen ustedes'.
Indicative
Conditional
The conditional of originar (originaría, originarías...) expresses hypotheticals ('would cause') or polite requests.
Preterite
The preterite of originar is regular: originé, originaste, originó, originamos, originasteis, originaron.
Imperfect
The imperfect of originar (originaba, originabas...) describes ongoing or habitual past causes.
Present
The present tense of originar (origino, originas, origina...) describes actions happening now or habitual causes.
Future
The future tense of originar (originaré, originarás...) predicts future causes or actions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does originar mean in Spanish?
originar means "to cause".
Is originar a regular or irregular verb?
originar is a regular -ar verb in Spanish.
How do you conjugate originar in the present tense?
The present tense of originar is: yo origino, tú originas, él/ella/usted origina, nosotros originamos, vosotros origináis, ellos/ellas/ustedes originan.
How do you conjugate originar in the preterite (past tense)?
The preterite of originar is: yo originé, tú originaste, él/ella/usted originó, nosotros originamos, vosotros originasteis, ellos/ellas/ustedes originaron.
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