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preceder Present Conjugation

precederto precede

B1regular -er★★★
Quick answer:

Preceder is regular in the present indicative: precedo, precedes, precede, precedemos, precedéis, preceden.

preceder Present Forms

yoprecedo
precedes
él/ella/ustedprecede
nosotrosprecedemos
vosotrosprecedéis
ellos/ellas/ustedespreceden

When to Use the Present

Use the present tense for the general meaning of 'to precede' when it's happening now, is a habit, or a general truth. For example, 'This chapter precedes the next one'.

Notes on preceder in the Present

Preceder is regular in the present indicative.

Example Sentences

  • Este capítulo precede al siguiente.

    This chapter precedes the next one.

    él/ella/usted

  • Yo precedo a todos en la fila.

    I go before everyone in line.

    yo

  • Ustedes preceden la discusión.

    You all lead the discussion.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • Normalmente, el prólogo precede al primer acto.

    Normally, the prologue precedes the first act.

    él/ella/usted

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'precede' (él/ella/usted) when referring to 'yo'.

    Correct: It should be 'Yo precedo', not 'Yo precede'.

    Why: The verb ending must agree with the subject pronoun.

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