resaltar Present Conjugation
resaltar — to stand out
Resalto, resaltas, resalta, resaltamos, resaltáis, resaltan are the present indicative forms of resaltar.
resaltar Present Forms
When to Use the Present
Use the present indicative of 'resaltar' for actions happening now, habitual actions, or general truths. It means something 'stands out,' is 'highlighted,' or 'emphasized' in the current moment or regularly.
Notes on resaltar in the Present
Resaltar is regular in the present indicative. The spelling is straightforward for all persons.
Example Sentences
Este color resalta mucho en la pared.
This color really stands out on the wall.
él/ella/usted
Yo resalto los puntos clave en mis presentaciones.
I highlight the key points in my presentations.
yo
¿Tú resaltas las diferencias importantes?
Do you highlight the important differences?
tú
Ellos resaltan la necesidad de más recursos.
They emphasize the need for more resources.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Nosotros resaltamos la calidad del producto.
We highlight the quality of the product.
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the infinitive 'resaltar' when referring to a specific person doing the action.
Correct: Use conjugated forms like 'resalto' (I highlight) or 'resalta' (he/she highlights).
Why: The infinitive cannot be used as the main verb for a conjugated subject.
Mistake: Confusing 'resaltamos' (present) with 'resaltamos' (preterite).
Correct: Context will usually make it clear whether you mean 'we highlight' (present) or 'we highlighted' (preterite).
Why: These forms are identical, which is common for regular -ar verbs in the preterite.
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Related Tenses
Preterite
yo: resalté
The preterite of resaltar is regular: resalté, resaltaste, resaltó, resaltamos, resaltasteis, resaltaron.
Imperfect
yo: resaltaba
The imperfect of resaltar is regular: resaltaba, resaltabas, resaltaba, resaltábamos, resaltabais, resaltaban.
Future
yo: resaltaré
The future of resaltar is regular: resaltaré, resaltarás, resaltará, resaltaremos, resaltaréis, resaltarán.
Conditional
yo: resaltaría
The conditional of resaltar is regular: resaltaría, resaltarías, resaltaría, resaltaríamos, resaltaríais, resaltarían.
Present Subjunctive
yo: resalte
The present subjunctive of resaltar (resalte, resaltes, etc.) is used for wishes, doubts, emotions, and impersonal expressions.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: resaltara
The imperfect subjunctive of resaltar (resaltara, resaltaras, etc.) is used for past hypotheticals, wishes, or doubts.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: resalta
Resalta, resalte, resaltemos, resaltad, resalten are the imperative forms of resaltar for commands.
Negative Imperative
yo: no resaltes
No resaltes, no resalte, no resaltemos, no resaltéis, no resalten are the negative commands for resaltar.