definir
to define
In the tables below, the stem is shown in black and the ending in purple.
1.Presente
Presente
Habitual actions, general truths, and what's happening now.
| yo | defino |
| tú | defines |
| él/ella | define |
| nosotros | definimos |
| vosotros | definís |
| ellos/ellas | definen |
Yo defino mis metas cada año.
I define my goals every year.
Ella define claramente sus ideas.
She clearly defines her ideas.
2.Pretérito Indefinido
Pretérito Indefinido
Completed actions at a specific point in the past.
| yo | definí |
| tú | definiste |
| él/ella | definió |
| nosotros | definimos |
| vosotros | definisteis |
| ellos/ellas | definieron |
Ayer definí el proyecto en la reunión.
Yesterday, I defined the project in the meeting.
Él definió las reglas del juego.
He defined the rules of the game.
3.Imperfecto
Imperfecto
Ongoing or repeated actions in the past, descriptions, and background context.
| yo | definía |
| tú | definías |
| él/ella | definía |
| nosotros | definíamos |
| vosotros | definíais |
| ellos/ellas | definían |
Cuando era niño, definía mis sueños con facilidad.
When I was a child, I easily defined my dreams.
Ella definía sus sentimientos cada vez que hablábamos.
She defined her feelings every time we talked.
4.Futuro Simple
Futuro Simple
Future actions, predictions, and speculation about the present.
| yo | definiré |
| tú | definirás |
| él/ella | definirá |
| nosotros | definiremos |
| vosotros | definiréis |
| ellos/ellas | definirán |
Mañana definiré la estrategia para el proyecto.
Tomorrow, I will define the strategy for the project.
Ellos definirán el nuevo enfoque en la próxima reunión.
They will define the new approach in the next meeting.
5.Condicional
Condicional
Hypothetical situations, polite requests, and future-in-the-past.
| yo | definiría |
| tú | definirías |
| él/ella | definiría |
| nosotros | definiríamos |
| vosotros | definiríais |
| ellos/ellas | definirían |
Si tuviera tiempo, definiría mis prioridades.
If I had time, I would define my priorities.
Ella definiría su estilo si tuviera más confianza.
She would define her style if she had more confidence.
6.Subjuntivo Presente
Subjuntivo Presente
Wishes, doubts, emotions, and subordinate clauses expressing uncertainty.
| yo | defina |
| tú | definas |
| él/ella | defina |
| nosotros | definamos |
| vosotros | defináis |
| ellos/ellas | definan |
Es importante que yo defina mis objetivos.
It's important that I define my objectives.
Espero que ellos definan las reglas pronto.
I hope they define the rules soon.
7.Subjuntivo Imperfecto
Subjuntivo Imperfecto
Past subjunctive contexts, hypothetical si-clauses, and polite suggestions.
| yo | definiera |
| tú | definieras |
| él/ella | definiera |
| nosotros | definiéramos |
| vosotros | definierais |
| ellos/ellas | definieran |
Si yo definiera el problema, podríamos encontrar una solución.
If I defined the problem, we could find a solution.
Si ella definiera sus metas, sería más fácil ayudarla.
If she defined her goals, it would be easier to help her.
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Common questions
- Is "definir" regular or irregular in Spanish?
- "definir" is a regular -ir verb in Spanish. It follows the standard conjugation pattern for -ir verbs.
- How do you conjugate "definir" in the present tense?
- In the Presente, "definir" conjugates as: defino, defines, define, and more. See the full table above.
- What is the past tense of "definir" in Spanish?
- In the Pretérito Indefinido, "definir" conjugates as: definí, definiste, definió, and more. See the full table above.
- How common is "definir" in Spanish?
- "definir" (to define) is one of the most commonly used verbs in Spanish.