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pelear Present Conjugation

pelearto fight

A2regular -ar★★★★★
Quick answer:

The present tense of pelear is regular: peleo, peleas, pelea, peleamos, peleáis, pelean.

pelear Present Forms

yopeleo
peleas
él/ella/ustedpelea
nosotrospeleamos
vosotrospeleáis
ellos/ellas/ustedespelean

When to Use the Present

Use the present tense to describe current conflicts, habitual arguments between siblings, or general statements about people who fight for their rights.

Notes on pelear in the Present

Pelear is completely regular in the present tense; it follows the standard -ar verb pattern without any stem changes.

Example Sentences

  • Mis hermanos siempre pelean por el control remoto.

    My brothers always fight over the remote control.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • Yo no peleo con mi jefe porque quiero mantener mi trabajo.

    I don't fight with my boss because I want to keep my job.

    yo

  • Juan pelea por la justicia en su comunidad.

    Juan fights for justice in his community.

    él/ella/usted

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'peleo' to mean 'I am fighting' in a physical match right now.

    Correct: Estoy peleando.

    Why: While the present can imply ongoing action, the present progressive is much more common for physical actions happening at the exact moment.

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