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A small green tortoise is slowly crawling across a grassy field toward a red flag marking a finish line, emphasizing the duration required for the journey.

tardar Present Conjugation

tardarto take time

A1regular -ar★★★★★
Quick answer:

The present of tardar is regular: tardo, tardas, tarda, tardamos, tardáis, tardan.

tardar Present Forms

yotardo
tardas
él/ella/ustedtarda
nosotrostardamos
vosotrostardáis
ellos/ellas/ustedestardan

When to Use the Present

Use the present to discuss typical durations, habits, or how long someone is taking right now.

Notes on tardar in the Present

Tardar is a standard -ar verb in the present tense with no stem changes.

Example Sentences

  • Normalmente tardo diez minutos en ducharme.

    I usually take ten minutes to shower.

    yo

  • Mi hermana siempre tarda mucho en arreglarse.

    My sister always takes a long time to get ready.

    él/ella/usted

  • ¿Cuánto tardáis en llegar al centro?

    How long do you (plural) take to get to the center?

    vosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: tardamos (used as past only)

    Correct: tardamos

    Why: Remember that tardamos is both present and past; don't assume it only refers to the past.

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