rodearConjugation
rodear means to surround.
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Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Use present subjunctive like 'rodee' or 'rodeen' after expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion.
Imperfect Subjunctive
Use imperfect subjunctive like 'rodeara' or 'rodease' for past hypotheticals or wishes.
Imperative
Imperative
Use imperative forms like 'rodea' and 'rodeen' for direct commands.
Negative Imperative
Negative commands like 'no rodees' use the present subjunctive.
Indicative
Present
Use present 'rodeo', 'rodeas', 'rodea' for actions happening now or habitual surrounding.
Preterite
Use preterite 'rodeé', 'rodeaste', 'rodeó' for completed past actions of surrounding.
Future
Use future 'rodearé', 'rodearás', 'rodeará' for actions that will happen.
Imperfect
Use imperfect 'rodeaba' for ongoing or habitual past surrounding.
Conditional
Use conditional 'rodearía' for hypotheticals ('would surround') and polite requests.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does rodear mean in Spanish?
rodear means "to surround".
Is rodear a regular or irregular verb?
rodear is a regular -ar verb in Spanish.
How do you conjugate rodear in the present tense?
The present tense of rodear is: yo rodeo, tú rodeas, él/ella/usted rodea, nosotros rodeamos, vosotros rodeáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes rodean.
How do you conjugate rodear in the preterite (past tense)?
The preterite of rodear is: yo rodeé, tú rodeaste, él/ella/usted rodeó, nosotros rodeamos, vosotros rodeasteis, ellos/ellas/ustedes rodearon.
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