How to Say "you tend" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “you tend” is “tiendas” — B1 level.
Examples
Si tiendas la ropa ahora, estará seca pronto.
If you hang up the clothes now, they will be dry soon.
Dudo que tiendas a ser pesimista sobre el futuro.
I doubt that you tend to be pessimistic about the future.
Es crucial que tiendas la mano a quien lo necesite.
It is crucial that you lend a hand (stretch out your hand) to whoever needs it.
The E > IE Change
The verb 'tender' is irregular. In the present tense forms (like 'tiendas'), the 'e' in the middle changes to 'ie'. This happens for all forms except 'nosotros' and 'vosotros'.
Subjunctive Use
'Tiendas' is also the special verb form (present subjunctive) used after expressions of doubt, emotion, or necessity (e.g., 'Espero que tiendas...' or 'Dudo que tiendas...').
Forgetting the Stem Change
Mistake: “Tú tendes la ropa.”
Correction: Tú tiendas la ropa. Remember that 'e' changes to 'ie' when stressed.
Learn Spanish with Inklingo
Interactive stories, personalized learning, and more.