retomar Present Conjugation
retomar — to resume
The present tense 'retomo' describes habitual actions or things happening now.
retomar Present Forms
When to Use the Present
Use the present tense for actions you habitually do, like resuming a routine, or for actions happening right now. 'Retomo mi rutina de ejercicios cada lunes' (I resume my exercise routine every Monday) or 'Ahora retomo la lectura' (Now I am resuming reading).
Notes on retomar in the Present
Retomar is regular in the present indicative tense.
Example Sentences
Yo retomo mis clases en septiembre.
I resume my classes in September.
yo
¿Retomas la dieta la próxima semana?
Are you resuming the diet next week?
tú
El director retoma la palabra.
The director resumes speaking.
él/ella/usted
Ellos retoman el proyecto con energía renovada.
They resume the project with renewed energy.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present tense for a future action when context isn't clear (e.g., 'Retomo mañana').
Correct: While sometimes possible, it's clearer to use the future or 'ir a + infinitive': 'Retomaré mañana' or 'Voy a retomar mañana'.
Why: Spanish often prefers explicit future constructions for clarity, though the present can imply near future.
Mistake: Confusing 'retomamos' (present) with 'retomamos' (preterite).
Correct: Context will usually clarify. For a completed past action, the preterite is often implied or stated with a time marker.
Why: The nosotros form is identical in the present and preterite indicative.
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Related Tenses
Preterite
yo: retomé
The preterite of 'retomar' is regular: retomé, retomaste, retomó, retomamos, retomasteis, retomaron.
Imperfect
yo: retomaba
The imperfect 'retomaba' describes past habits or ongoing actions of resuming.
Future
yo: retomaré
The future tense 'retomaré' indicates actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: retomaría
The conditional 'retomaría' expresses hypothetical actions ('would resume').
Present Subjunctive
yo: retome
The present subjunctive 'retome' is used for wishes, doubts, and emotions about resuming something.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: retomara
The imperfect subjunctive 'retomara' or 'retomase' is used for past hypotheticals or wishes.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: retoma
Use imperative forms like 'retoma' (tú) and 'retome' (usted) for direct commands with 'retomar'.
Negative Imperative
yo: no retomes
Negative commands with 'retomar' use the present subjunctive, like 'no retomes' (tú) and 'no retome' (usted).