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tocar Present Conjugation

tocarto touch

A1regular (with orthographic change c>qu) -ar★★★★★
Quick answer:

Tocar is completely regular in the present tense: toco, tocas, toca, tocamos, tocáis, tocan.

tocar Present Forms

yotoco
tocas
él/ella/ustedtoca
nosotrostocamos
vosotrostocáis
ellos/ellas/ustedestocan

When to Use the Present

Use the present tense for habits (playing an instrument), general facts (touching a surface), or to say whose turn it is right now.

Notes on tocar in the Present

This verb is fully regular in the present indicative. No spelling changes or stem changes occur here.

Example Sentences

  • Yo toco el violín todos los días.

    I play the violin every day.

    yo

  • Te toca a ti lavar los platos.

    It is your turn to wash the dishes.

    él/ella/usted

  • Ellos no tocan la pared porque está pintada.

    They don't touch the wall because it is painted.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'jugar' instead of 'tocar' for instruments.

    Correct: tocar el piano

    Why: In Spanish, 'jugar' is for sports/games, while 'tocar' is for playing musical instruments.

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