1. Oir is an irregular verb in Spanish, which means to hear.
2. To conjugate Oir, you need to drop the -ir ending and replace it with the appropriate ending for each subject pronoun.
3. The present tense of Oir is yo oigo, tú oyes, él/ella/usted oye, nosotros/as oímos, vosotros/as oís, ellos/ellas/ustedes oyen.
Oir Conjugation
Introduction
In Spanish, the verb “oir” means “to hear” or “to listen.” In this article, we will explore the conjugation of “oir” in different tenses and moods, allowing you to effectively communicate your ability to listen or hear in various contexts.
Present Indicative
The present indicative tense is used to express actions that are happening in the present. Here is the conjugation of “oir” in the present indicative:- Yo oigo (I hear/listen)- Tú oyes (You hear/listen)- Él/Ella/Usted oye (He/She/You hear/listen)- Nosotros/Nosotras oímos (We hear/listen)- Vosotros/Vosotras oís (You all hear/listen)- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes oyen (They/You all hear/listen)
Preterite
The preterite tense is used to describe past actions that are completed. Here is the conjugation of “oir” in the preterite tense:- Yo oí (I heard/listened)- Tú oíste (You heard/listened)- Él/Ella/Usted oyó (He/She/You heard/listened)- Nosotros/Nosotras oímos (We heard/listened)- Vosotros/Vosotras oísteis (You all heard/listened)- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes oyeron (They/You all heard/listened)
Imperfect
The imperfect tense is used to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past. Here is the conjugation of “oir” in the imperfect tense:- Yo oía (I used to hear/listen)- Tú oías (You used to hear/listen)- Él/Ella/Usted oía (He/She/You used to hear/listen)- Nosotros/Nosotras oíamos (We used to hear/listen)- Vosotros/Vosotras oíais (You all used to hear/listen)- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes oían (They/You all used to hear/listen)
Future
The future tense is used to express actions that will happen in the future. Here is the conjugation of “oir” in the future tense:- Yo oiré (I will hear/listen)- Tú oirás (You will hear/listen)- Él/Ella/Usted oirá (He/She/You will hear/listen)- Nosotros/Nosotras oiremos (We will hear/listen)- Vosotros/Vosotras oiréis (You all will hear/listen)- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes oirán (They/You all will hear/listen)
Subjunctive
The subjunctive mood is used to express doubt, uncertainty, or subjective actions. Here is the conjugation of “oir” in the subjunctive mood:- Yo oiga (I hear/listen)- Tú oigas (You hear/listen)- Él/Ella/Usted oiga (He/She/You hear/listen)- Nosotros/Nosotras oigamos (We hear/listen)- Vosotros/Vosotras oigáis (You all hear/listen)- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes oigan (They/You all hear/listen)
Conclusion
Mastering the conjugation of “oir” is essential for effective communication in Spanish. By understanding how to conjugate this verb in different tenses and moods, you will be able to express your ability to hear or listen in various situations. Practice these conjugations regularly to improve your Spanish language skills.
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