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practicar Present Conjugation

practicarto practice

A2regular (with spelling change in certain forms) -ar★★★★★
Quick answer:

Practicar is a regular -ar verb in the present tense: practico, practicas, practica, etc.

practicar Present Forms

yopractico
practicas
él/ella/ustedpractica
nosotrospracticamos
vosotrospracticáis
ellos/ellas/ustedespractican

When to Use the Present

Use the present tense to discuss your current hobbies, daily routines, or habits regarding practice.

Notes on practicar in the Present

Practicar is completely regular in the present indicative.

Example Sentences

  • Practico español todos los días.

    I practice Spanish every day.

    yo

  • Ella practica yoga en el parque.

    She practices yoga in the park.

    él/ella/usted

  • Nosotros practicamos natación los lunes.

    We practice swimming on Mondays.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: yo practico el tenis

    Correct: yo practico tenis

    Why: When talking about playing/practicing a sport in a general sense, the definite article 'el' is often omitted after practicar.

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