sobrepasar Present Conjugation
sobrepasar — to exceed
The present tense of sobrepasar is regular: sobrepaso, sobrepasas, sobrepasa, sobrepasamos, sobrepasáis, sobrepasan.
sobrepasar Present Forms
When to Use the Present
Use the present tense for actions happening right now, habitual actions, or general truths. It's the most common tense for everyday conversation.
Notes on sobrepasar in the Present
Sobrespasar is regular in the present tense. It follows the standard conjugation pattern for '-ar' verbs.
Example Sentences
Yo sobrepaso mis límites cuando hago ejercicio.
I push my limits when I exercise.
yo
Tú siempre sobrepasas las expectativas en tu trabajo.
You always exceed expectations in your work.
tú
Este coche sobrepasa los 200 km/h.
This car exceeds 200 km/h.
él/ella/usted
Nosotros sobrepasamos la cantidad recomendada de azúcar.
We exceed the recommended amount of sugar.
nosotros
Los precios sobrepasan la inflación este año.
Prices are exceeding inflation this year.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using 'sobrepasar' for 'yo' instead of 'sobrepaso'.
Correct: Use 'yo sobrepaso'.
Why: The present tense requires conjugation; the infinitive is not used for current actions.
Mistake: Confusing 'sobrepasamos' (nosotros) with the preterite.
Correct: Context usually clarifies if 'sobrepasamos' refers to a completed past action or a present habit.
Why: The 'nosotros' form is identical in the present and preterite, requiring context.
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Related Tenses
Preterite
yo: sobrepasé
The preterite of sobrepasar is regular: sobrepasé, sobrepasaste, sobrepasó, sobrepasamos, sobrepasasteis, sobrepasaron.
Imperfect
yo: sobrepasaba
The imperfect of sobrepasar is regular: sobrepasaba, sobrepasabas, sobrepasaba, sobrepasábamos, sobrepasabais, sobrepasaban.
Future
yo: sobrepasaré
The future tense of sobrepasar is regular: sobrepasaré, sobrepasarás, sobrepasará, sobrepasaremos, sobrepasaréis, sobrepasarán.
Conditional
yo: sobrepasaría
The conditional of sobrepasar is regular: sobrepasaría, sobrepasarías, sobrepasaría, sobrepasaríamos, sobrepasaríais, sobrepasarían.
Present Subjunctive
yo: sobrepase
The present subjunctive of sobrepasar (sobrepase, sobrepases, etc.) is used after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: sobrepasara
The imperfect subjunctive of sobrepasar (e.g., sobrepasara, sobrepasaras) is used for past hypotheticals, wishes, or doubts.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: sobrepasa
The imperative of sobrepasar gives direct commands: sobrepasa (tú), sobrepase (usted), sobrepasemos (nosotros), sobrepasen (ustedes), sobrepasad (vosotros).
Negative Imperative
yo: no sobrepases
Negative commands use the present subjunctive: no sobrepases (tú), no sobrepase (usted), no sobrepasemos (nosotros), no sobrepasen (ustedes), no sobrepaséis (vosotros).