vencerConjugation
vencer means defeat.
Complete Conjugation Tables
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Indicative
Present
Vencer is regular except for a spelling change in the 'yo' form: venzo.
Future
The future of vencer is fully regular: venceré, vencerás, vencerá...
Imperfect
The imperfect is regular (vencía) and describes ongoing victories or states of expiration in the past.
Conditional
The conditional uses the full infinitive: vencería, vencerías, vencería...
Preterite
The preterite of vencer is regular and marks a definitive victory or the exact moment something expired.
Imperative
Negative Imperative
Negative commands always use the 'z' spelling: no venzas, no venza...
Imperative
Use the imperative to command someone to win or overcome something.
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
The present subjunctive uses a 'z' in all forms: venza, venzas, venza...
Imperfect Subjunctive
The imperfect subjunctive is regular: venciera, vencieras, venciera...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does vencer mean in Spanish?
vencer means "defeat".
Is vencer a regular or irregular verb?
vencer is a regular (with spelling change in some forms) -er verb in Spanish.
How do you conjugate vencer in the present tense?
The present tense of vencer is: yo venzo, tú vences, él/ella/usted vence, nosotros vencemos, vosotros vencéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes vencen.
How do you conjugate vencer in the preterite (past tense)?
The preterite of vencer is: yo vencí, tú venciste, él/ella/usted venció, nosotros vencimos, vosotros vencisteis, ellos/ellas/ustedes vencieron.
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