
superar Present Conjugation
superar — to overcome
The present tense is regular: supero, superas, supera, superamos, superáis, superan.
superar Present Forms
When to Use the Present
Use this for current habits or facts, such as saying someone regularly exceeds expectations or is currently getting over a cold.
Notes on superar in the Present
Superar is a standard -ar verb with no stem changes.
Example Sentences
Siempre supero mis miedos.
I always overcome my fears.
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Él supera las expectativas de su jefe.
He exceeds his boss's expectations.
Ustedes superan a la competencia.
You all are surpassing the competition.
Common Mistakes
Mistake: superamos (meaning past)
Correct: superamos
Why: While spelled the same as the preterite, in the present it means 'we overcome' right now. Don't let the lack of accent confuse you.
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Related Tenses
Preterite
yo: superé
The preterite of superar is regular: superé, superaste, superó, superamos, superasteis, superaron.
Imperfect
yo: superaba
Superar is regular in the imperfect: superaba, superabas, superaba, superábamos, superabais, superaban.
Future
yo: superaré
The future is regular: superaré, superarás, superará, superaremos, superaréis, superarán.
Conditional
yo: superaría
The conditional is regular: superaría, superarías, superaría, superaríamos, superaríais, superarían.
Present Subjunctive
yo: supere
The present subjunctive is regular: supere, superes, supere, superemos, superéis, superen.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: superara
The imperfect subjunctive is regular: superara, superaras, superara, superáramos, superarais, superaran.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: supera
The affirmative imperative is regular: supera (tú), superad (vosotros), supere (usted), superen (ustedes).
Negative Imperative
yo: no superes
Negative commands use the present subjunctive: no superes, no supere, no superemos, no superéis, no superen.