traspasar Present Conjugation
traspasar — to go through
The present tense of traspasar is regular: traspaso, traspasas, traspasa, traspasamos, traspasáis, traspasan.
traspasar Present Forms
When to Use the Present
Use the present tense for actions happening right now, habitual actions, or general truths. For 'traspasar,' it could mean something is currently going through something, or someone habitually transfers things. 'The signal goes through the amplifier.'
Notes on traspasar in the Present
Traspasar is a regular -ar verb and conjugates as expected in the present indicative.
Example Sentences
El tren traspasa el túnel ahora mismo.
The train is going through the tunnel right now.
él/ella/usted
Normalmente traspaso el dinero el viernes.
I usually transfer the money on Fridays.
yo
¿Traspasas las llaves a la recepción?
Do you hand over the keys at reception?
tú
Nosotros traspasamos la información confidencial con cuidado.
We pass on the confidential information carefully.
nosotros
Ellos traspasan la mercancía a la aduana.
They are transferring the goods to customs.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative for future actions.
Correct: For future actions, use the future tense ('traspasaremos') or a phrase like 'vamos a traspasar'.
Why: While Spanish sometimes uses the present for the near future, it's clearer to use the future tense or 'ir a + infinitive' for explicit future plans.
Mistake: Incorrectly conjugating the vosotros form.
Correct: The correct form is 'traspasáis', not 'traspasas'.
Why: The vosotros form requires replacing the 'a' with 'áis' for regular -ar verbs.
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Related Tenses
Preterite
yo: traspasé
The preterite of traspasar is regular: traspasé, traspasaste, traspasó, traspasamos, traspasasteis, traspasaron.
Imperfect
yo: traspasaba
The imperfect of traspasar is regular: traspasaba, traspasabas, traspasaba, traspasábamos, traspasabais, traspasaban.
Future
yo: traspasaré
The future tense of traspasar is regular: traspasaré, traspasarás, traspasará, traspasaremos, traspasaréis, traspasarán.
Conditional
yo: traspasaría
The conditional of traspasar is regular: traspasaría, traspasarías, traspasaría, traspasaríamos, traspasaríais, traspasarían.
Present Subjunctive
yo: traspase
The present subjunctive ('traspase', 'traspases', etc.) expresses wishes, doubts, emotions, or uncertainty about present/future events.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: traspasara
The imperfect subjunctive ('traspasara' or 'traspasase') is used for hypothetical past situations, wishes, or polite requests.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: traspasa
Use 'traspasa' (tú), 'traspase' (usted), 'traspasemos' (nosotros), 'traspasad' (vosotros), 'traspasen' (ustedes) for direct commands.
Negative Imperative
yo: no traspases
Use 'no traspases' (tú), 'no traspase' (usted), 'no traspasemos' (nosotros), 'no traspaséis' (vosotros), 'no traspasen' (ustedes) for negative commands.