virar Present Conjugation
virar — to turn
The present tense of virar (viro, viras, vira, etc.) describes actions happening now or habitual turns.
virar Present Forms
When to Use the Present
Use the present tense for actions happening right now, like 'El coche vira a la izquierda' (The car is turning left), or for habitual actions, such as 'Siempre viro en esta esquina' (I always turn at this corner). It's your go-to for current or routine turns.
Notes on virar in the Present
Virar is a regular -ar verb in the present indicative. The forms are: viro, viras, vira, viramos, viráis, viran.
Example Sentences
Yo viro a la derecha cuando veo la señal.
I turn right when I see the sign.
yo
¿Viras tú por aquí a menudo?
Do you turn around here often?
tú
El conductor vira lentamente.
The driver turns slowly.
él/ella/usted
Ellos viran en la próxima entrada.
They turn at the next entrance.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the infinitive 'virar' for present actions.
Correct: Use the conjugated form, like 'Yo viro' or 'Él vira'.
Why: The infinitive is not used for present actions; conjugation is necessary.
Mistake: Confusing the 'vosotros' form 'viráis' with the subjunctive 'viréis'.
Correct: 'Viráis' is present indicative (you all turn), 'viréis' is present subjunctive (that you all turn).
Why: The vowel difference ('a' vs 'e') is crucial for distinguishing indicative from subjunctive.
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Related Tenses
Preterite
yo: viré
The preterite of virar is regular: viré, viraste, viró, viramos, virasteis, viraron.
Imperfect
yo: viraba
The imperfect of virar (viraba, virabas, etc.) describes ongoing or habitual past turns.
Future
yo: viraré
The future tense of virar (viraré, virarás, etc.) indicates actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: viraría
The conditional of virar (viraría, virarías, etc.) expresses hypothetical turns ('would turn') or polite suggestions.
Present Subjunctive
yo: vire
The present subjunctive of virar (vire, vires, viremos, etc.) expresses wishes, doubts, emotions, and uncertainty.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: virara
The imperfect subjunctive of virar (virara/virase) is used for past hypotheticals, wishes, or doubts.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: vira
Use the imperative of virar for direct commands: vira (tú), vire (usted/ustedes), viremos (nosotros), virad (vosotros).
Negative Imperative
yo: no vires
Negative commands use 'no' plus the present subjunctive: no vires (tú), no vire (usted/ustedes), no viremos (nosotros), no viréis (vosotros).