retar Present Conjugation
retar — to challenge
The present tense of retar (reto, retas, reta, retamos, retáis, retan) means to challenge now or habitually.
retar Present Forms
When to Use the Present
Use the present tense of 'retar' to talk about challenges happening right now, or challenges that you or someone else does regularly. It's your go-to for present-day challenges.
Notes on retar in the Present
'Retar' is a regular -ar verb in the present indicative, meaning all its conjugations follow the standard pattern.
Example Sentences
Te reto a que adivines qué estoy pensando.
I challenge you to guess what I'm thinking.
yo
¿Me retas a correr cinco kilómetros?
Do you challenge me to run five kilometers?
tú
Mi entrenador siempre me reta a superar mis límites.
My coach always challenges me to surpass my limits.
él/ella/usted
Ellos retan a sus oponentes a un duelo justo.
They challenge their opponents to a fair duel.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the imperative instead of present for general statements.
Correct: Instead of 'Tú reta...', say 'Tú retas...' when describing a habit.
Why: The imperative is for commands, while the present indicative describes ongoing or habitual actions.
Mistake: Confusing 'reta' (él/ella/usted) with 'retas' (tú).
Correct: Remember 'Él reta' and 'Tú retas'.
Why: These are distinct conjugations, with the 'tú' form ending in -s.
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Related Tenses
Preterite
yo: reté
The preterite of retar is regular: reté, retaste, retó, retamos, retasteis, retaron.
Imperfect
yo: retaba
The imperfect of retar (retaba, retabas, retaba, retábamos, retabais, retaban) describes past challenges that were ongoing or habitual.
Future
yo: retaré
The future tense of retar (retaré, retarás, retará, retaremos, retaréis, retarán) indicates future challenges.
Conditional
yo: retaría
The conditional of retar (retaría, retarías, retaría, retaríamos, retaríais, retarían) suggests hypothetical challenges ('would challenge').
Present Subjunctive
yo: rete
The present subjunctive of retar (rete, retes, retemos, retéis, reten) follows expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: retara
The imperfect subjunctive of retar (retara, retaras, retáramos, retarais, retaran) expresses past hypotheticals or wishes.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: reta
Use the imperative of retar for direct commands: reta, rete, retemos, retad, reten.
Negative Imperative
yo: no retes
Negative commands for retar use the present subjunctive: no retes, no rete, no retemos, no retéis, no reten.