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proferir

to utter
to proffer

Irregular-ir ending

In the tables below, the stem is shown in black and the ending in purple.

1.

Presente

Habitual actions, general truths, and what's happening now.

yoprofero
proferas
él/ellaprofera
nosotrosproferimos
vosotrosproferís
ellos/ellasproferan

Ella profiere palabras de aliento cada vez que alguien lo necesita.

She utters words of encouragement every time someone needs it.

Nosotros proferimos nuestras opiniones en la reunión.

We proffer our opinions at the meeting.

2.

Pretérito Indefinido

Completed actions at a specific point in the past.

yoproferí
proferiste
él/ellaprofirió
nosotrosproferimos
vosotrosproferisteis
ellos/ellasproferieron

Ayer, él profirió un discurso inspirador.

Yesterday, he uttered an inspiring speech.

Ellos profirieron sus quejas durante la asamblea.

They proffered their complaints during the assembly.

3.

Imperfecto

Ongoing or repeated actions in the past, descriptions, and background context.

yoprofería
proferías
él/ellaprofería
nosotrosproferíamos
vosotrosproferíais
ellos/ellasproferían

Cuando era niño, siempre profería historias fantásticas.

When I was a child, I always uttered fantastic stories.

Ella profería consejos sabios a sus amigos.

She used to proffer wise advice to her friends.

4.

Futuro Simple

Future actions, predictions, and speculation about the present.

yoproferiré
proferirás
él/ellaproferirá
nosotrosproferiremos
vosotrosproferiréis
ellos/ellasproferirán

Mañana, él proferirá su opinión sobre el tema.

Tomorrow, he will utter his opinion on the subject.

Nosotros proferiremos nuestras ideas en la próxima reunión.

We will proffer our ideas at the next meeting.

5.

Condicional

Hypothetical situations, polite requests, and future-in-the-past.

yoproferiría
proferirías
él/ellaproferiría
nosotrosproferiríamos
vosotrosproferiríais
ellos/ellasproferirían

Si tuviera la oportunidad, ella proferiría su verdad.

If she had the chance, she would utter her truth.

Nosotros proferiríamos ayuda si supiéramos cómo.

We would proffer help if we knew how.

6.

Subjuntivo Presente

Wishes, doubts, emotions, and subordinate clauses expressing uncertainty.

yoproferiera
proferieras
él/ellaproferiera
nosotrosproferiéramos
vosotrosproferierais
ellos/ellasproferieran

Es importante que él profiera su opinión en la discusión.

It is important that he utters his opinion in the discussion.

Quiero que tú profieras tus pensamientos sobre el proyecto.

I want you to proffer your thoughts on the project.

7.

Subjuntivo Imperfecto

Past subjunctive contexts, hypothetical si-clauses, and polite suggestions.

yoprofiriera
profirieras
él/ellaprofiriera
nosotrosprofirieramos
vosotrosprofirierais
ellos/ellasprofirieran

Si él profiriera su verdad, todos lo entenderían mejor.

If he were to utter his truth, everyone would understand him better.

Ojalá que nosotros profiriéramos más ideas creativas.

I wish we would proffer more creative ideas.

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Common questions
Is "proferir" regular or irregular in Spanish?
"proferir" is an irregular Spanish verb. It does not follow the standard -ir conjugation pattern and must be memorized.
How do you conjugate "proferir" in the present tense?
In the Presente, "proferir" conjugates as: proferas, profero, proferan, and more. See the full table above.
What is the past tense of "proferir" in Spanish?
In the Pretérito Indefinido, "proferir" conjugates as: proferiste, proferí, proferieron, and more. See the full table above.
How common is "proferir" in Spanish?
"proferir" (to utter, to proffer) is one of the most commonly used verbs in Spanish.