Non-finite forms
Infinitivo and Gerundio
| Form | Spanish | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Infinitivo | calcular | Dictionary form and base form for many compound structures. |
| Gerundio | calculando | Used with estar for progressive forms, for example estar calculando. |
Spanish verb conjugation
Calcular conjugation
calcular is a regular Spanish -AR verb meaning calculate / estimate. In the present tense: yo calculo, tú calculas, él/ella calcula, nosotros calculamos, vosotros calculáis, ellos calculan. Full conjugation across 18 tenses below.
Rank #666-ARRegular18 tense tables
At a glance
- Infinitive
- calcular
- Gerundio
- calculando
- Meaning
- calculate / estimate
- Pattern
- Regular
- Difficulty
- Level 1
Conjugation tables
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Calcular across the MuyVerbs tense system
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Presente
Present
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | calculo | Yo calculo el tiempo que necesito para llegar.I calculate the time I need to arrive. |
| tú | calculas | Tú calculas mal las distancias cuando vas con prisa.You calculate distances badly when you are in a hurry. |
| él | calcula | Él calcula los gastos del mes con cuidado.He calculates the month's expenses carefully. |
| nosotros | calculamos | Nosotros calculamos el precio antes de comprar.We calculate the price before buying. |
| vosotros | calculáis | Vosotros calculáis el tiempo de viaje muy bien.You calculate the travel time very well. |
| ellos | calculan | Ellos calculan cada paso antes de decidir.They calculate every step before deciding. |
Pretérito Perfecto
Present Perfect
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | he calculado | Yo he calculado ya el tiempo del trayecto.I have already calculated the travel time. |
| tú | has calculado | Tú has calculado mal el precio final hoy.You have calculated the final price badly today. |
| él | ha calculado | Él ha calculado los gastos de esta semana.He has calculated this week's expenses. |
| nosotros | hemos calculado | Nosotros hemos calculado el coste total esta mañana.We have calculated the total cost this morning. |
| vosotros | habéis calculado | Vosotros habéis calculado bien el tiempo del viaje.You have calculated the travel time well. |
| ellos | han calculado | Ellos han calculado cada detalle antes de salir.They have calculated every detail before leaving. |
Pretérito Indefinido
Preterite
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | calculé | Yo calculé el tiempo y salí antes.I calculated the time and left earlier. |
| tú | calculaste | Tú calculaste mal la distancia ayer.You calculated the distance badly yesterday. |
| él | calculó | Él calculó los gastos en un cuaderno.He calculated the expenses in a notebook. |
| nosotros | calculamos | Nosotros calculamos el coste total al final.We calculated the total cost in the end. |
| vosotros | calculasteis | Vosotros calculasteis el viaje en diez minutos.You calculated the trip in ten minutes. |
| ellos | calcularon | Ellos calcularon cada paso con mucha calma.They calculated every step very calmly. |
Pretérito Imperfecto
Imperfect
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | calculaba | Yo calculaba el tiempo de memoria.I used to calculate the time from memory. |
| tú | calculabas | Tú calculabas los precios sin escribir nada.You used to calculate the prices without writing anything down. |
| él | calculaba | Él calculaba los gastos al final del día.He used to calculate the expenses at the end of the day. |
| nosotros | calculábamos | Nosotros calculábamos cada compra con cuidado.We used to calculate every purchase carefully. |
| vosotros | calculabais | Vosotros calculabais el tiempo del viaje antes de salir.You used to calculate the travel time before leaving. |
| ellos | calculaban | Ellos calculaban cada paso con mucha paciencia.They used to calculate every step with a lot of patience. |
Pretérito Pluscuamperfecto
Past Perfect
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | había calculado | Yo ya había calculado el tiempo cuando me llamaste.I had already calculated the time when you called me. |
| tú | habías calculado | Tú ya habías calculado el precio antes de entrar.You had already calculated the price before going in. |
| él | había calculado | Él ya había calculado los gastos cuando llegó la factura.He had already calculated the expenses when the bill arrived. |
| nosotros | habíamos calculado | Nosotros ya habíamos calculado el coste total antes del cambio.We had already calculated the total cost before the change. |
| vosotros | habíais calculado | Vosotros ya habíais calculado el tiempo del viaje antes del aviso.You had already calculated the travel time before the notice. |
| ellos | habían calculado | Ellos ya habían calculado cada detalle cuando empezó la reunión.They had already calculated every detail when the meeting started. |
Pretérito Anterior
Preterite Anterior
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | hube calculado | Cuando hube calculado el tiempo, cerré la mochila.When I had calculated the time, I closed the backpack. |
| tú | hubiste calculado | Después que hubiste calculado el precio, guardaste el dinero.After you had calculated the price, you put away the money. |
| él | hubo calculado | Cuando él hubo calculado los gastos, apagó la luz.When he had calculated the expenses, he turned off the light. |
| nosotros | hubimos calculado | Después que hubimos calculado el coste, tomamos la decisión.After we had calculated the cost, we made the decision. |
| vosotros | hubisteis calculado | Cuando hubisteis calculado el tiempo del viaje, llamasteis al taxi.When you had calculated the travel time, you called the taxi. |
| ellos | hubieron calculado | Después que hubieron calculado cada detalle, firmaron el papel.After they had calculated every detail, they signed the paper. |
Futuro
Future
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | calcularé | Yo calcularé el tiempo mañana.I will calculate the time tomorrow. |
| tú | calcularás | Tú calcularás mejor el precio la próxima vez.You will calculate the price better next time. |
| él | calculará | Él calculará los gastos esta noche.He will calculate the expenses tonight. |
| nosotros | calcularemos | Nosotros calcularemos el coste antes de decidir.We will calculate the cost before deciding. |
| vosotros | calcularéis | Vosotros calcularéis el tiempo del viaje mañana.You will calculate the travel time tomorrow. |
| ellos | calcularán | Ellos calcularán cada detalle otra vez.They will calculate every detail again. |
Futuro Perfecto
Future Perfect
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | habré calculado | Para entonces, yo habré calculado el tiempo exacto.By then, I will have calculated the exact time. |
| tú | habrás calculado | Para la tarde, tú habrás calculado el precio final.By the afternoon, you will have calculated the final price. |
| él | habrá calculado | Para entonces, él habrá calculado los gastos del mes.By then, he will have calculated the month's expenses. |
| nosotros | habremos calculado | Para esa hora, nosotros habremos calculado el coste total.By that time, we will have calculated the total cost. |
| vosotros | habréis calculado | Para entonces, vosotros habréis calculado el tiempo del viaje.By then, you will have calculated the travel time. |
| ellos | habrán calculado | Para mañana, ellos habrán calculado cada detalle.By tomorrow, they will have calculated every detail. |
Condicional
Conditional
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | calcularía | Yo calcularía mejor el tiempo con menos prisa.I would calculate the time better with less haste. |
| tú | calcularías | Tú calcularías el precio si tuvieras todos los datos.You would calculate the price if you had all the data. |
| él | calcularía | Él calcularía los gastos con más calma.He would calculate the expenses more calmly. |
| nosotros | calcularíamos | Nosotros calcularíamos el coste ahora mismo.We would calculate the cost right now. |
| vosotros | calcularíais | Vosotros calcularíais el viaje en menos tiempo.You would calculate the trip in less time. |
| ellos | calcularían | Ellos calcularían cada detalle si fuera necesario.They would calculate every detail if it were necessary. |
Condicional Perfecto
Conditional Perfect
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | habría calculado | Yo habría calculado mejor el tiempo, pero salí corriendo.I would have calculated the time better, but I left in a rush. |
| tú | habrías calculado | Tú habrías calculado el precio, pero faltaban datos.You would have calculated the price, but data was missing. |
| él | habría calculado | Él habría calculado los gastos, pero se quedó sin luz.He would have calculated the expenses, but he lost power. |
| nosotros | habríamos calculado | Nosotros habríamos calculado el coste, pero cambió todo.We would have calculated the cost, but everything changed. |
| vosotros | habríais calculado | Vosotros habríais calculado el viaje, pero el mapa no cargó.You would have calculated the trip, but the map did not load. |
| ellos | habrían calculado | Ellos habrían calculado cada detalle, pero llegó tarde la información.They would have calculated every detail, but the information arrived late. |
Subjuntivo Presente
Present Subjunctive
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | calcule | Es importante que yo calcule bien el tiempo.It is important that I calculate the time well. |
| tú | calcules | Quieren que tú calcules el precio exacto.They want you to calculate the exact price. |
| él | calcule | Dudan que él calcule bien los gastos.They doubt that he calculates the expenses well. |
| nosotros | calculemos | Es mejor que nosotros calculemos el coste antes.It is better that we calculate the cost beforehand. |
| vosotros | calculéis | Piden que vosotros calculéis el viaje con calma.They ask that you calculate the trip calmly. |
| ellos | calculen | Ojalá ellos calculen cada detalle.Hopefully they calculate every detail. |
Subjuntivo Pretérito Perfecto
Present Perfect Subjunctive
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | haya calculado | Espero haya calculado ya el tiempo.I hope I have already calculated the time. |
| tú | hayas calculado | Ojalá tú hayas calculado bien el precio.Hopefully you have calculated the price well. |
| él | haya calculado | Dudo que él haya calculado los gastos todavía.I doubt that he has calculated the expenses yet. |
| nosotros | hayamos calculado | Me alegra que nosotros hayamos calculado el coste total.I am glad that we have calculated the total cost. |
| vosotros | hayáis calculado | Es posible que vosotros hayáis calculado el viaje ya.It is possible that you have calculated the trip already. |
| ellos | hayan calculado | No creo que ellos hayan calculado cada detalle aún.I do not think that they have calculated every detail yet. |
Subjuntivo Pretérito Imperfecto
Imperfect Subjunctive
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | calculara | Si yo calculara mejor el tiempo, llegaría antes.If I calculated the time better, I would arrive earlier. |
| tú | calcularas | Si tú calcularas el precio exacto, no dudarías.If you calculated the exact price, you would not doubt. |
| él | calculara | Si él calculara los gastos, sabría qué hacer.If he calculated the expenses, he would know what to do. |
| nosotros | calculáramos | Si nosotros calculáramos el coste total, decidiríamos mejor.If we calculated the total cost, we would decide better. |
| vosotros | calcularais | Si vosotros calcularais el viaje, saldríais más tranquilos.If you calculated the trip, you would leave more calmly. |
| ellos | calcularan | Si ellos calcularan cada detalle, habría menos errores.If they calculated every detail, there would be fewer errors. |
Subjuntivo Pretérito Pluscuamperfecto
Past Perfect Subjunctive
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | hubiera calculado | Si yo hubiera calculado mejor el tiempo, no llegaría tarde hoy.If I had calculated the time better, I would not be late today. |
| tú | hubieras calculado | Si tú hubieras calculado el precio exacto, no tendrías dudas ahora.If you had calculated the exact price, you would have no doubts now. |
| él | hubiera calculado | Si él hubiera calculado los gastos, estaría más tranquilo.If he had calculated the expenses, he would be calmer. |
| nosotros | hubiéramos calculado | Si nosotros hubiéramos calculado el coste total, no cambiaríamos de idea.If we had calculated the total cost, we would not change our minds. |
| vosotros | hubierais calculado | Si vosotros hubierais calculado el viaje, no estaríais perdidos.If you had calculated the trip, you would not be lost. |
| ellos | hubieran calculado | Si ellos hubieran calculado cada detalle, el plan seguiría en pie.If they had calculated every detail, the plan would still stand. |
Subjuntivo Futuro
Future Subjunctive
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | calculare | Si yo calculare el tiempo mañana, saldré antes.If I calculate the time tomorrow, I will leave earlier. |
| tú | calculares | Cuando tú calculares el precio, lo entenderás mejor.When you calculate the price, you will understand it better. |
| él | calculare | Si él calculare los gastos hoy, dormirá tranquilo.If he calculates the expenses today, he will sleep calmly. |
| nosotros | calculáremos | Cuando nosotros calculáremos el coste, decidiremos.When we calculate the cost, we will decide. |
| vosotros | calculareis | Si vosotros calculareis el viaje, no os perderéis.If you calculate the trip, you will not get lost. |
| ellos | calcularen | Cuando ellos calcularen cada detalle, firmarán el acuerdo.When they calculate every detail, they will sign the agreement. |
Subjuntivo Futuro Perfecto
Future Perfect Subjunctive
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | hubiere calculado | Cuando yo hubiere calculado ya el tiempo, cerraré la mochila.When I have already calculated the time, I will close the backpack. |
| tú | hubieres calculado | Cuando tú hubieres calculado el precio, sacarás el dinero.When you have calculated the price, you will take out the money. |
| él | hubiere calculado | Cuando él hubiere calculado los gastos, apagará el ordenador.When he has calculated the expenses, he will turn off the computer. |
| nosotros | hubiéremos calculado | Cuando nosotros hubiéremos calculado el coste total, tomaremos la decisión.When we have calculated the total cost, we will make the decision. |
| vosotros | hubiereis calculado | Cuando vosotros hubiereis calculado el viaje, llamaréis al taxi.When you have calculated the trip, you will call the taxi. |
| ellos | hubieren calculado | Cuando ellos hubieren calculado cada detalle, empezarán el proyecto.When they have calculated every detail, they will start the project. |
Imperativo Afirmativo
Affirmative Imperative
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | - | - |
| tú | calcula | calcula bien el tiempo.Calculate the time well. |
| él | calcule | calcule los gastos antes de salir.Let him calculate the expenses before leaving. |
| nosotros | calculemos | calculemos el coste total ahora.Let us calculate the total cost now. |
| vosotros | calculad | calculad el viaje con calma.Calculate the trip calmly. |
| ellos | calculen | calculen cada detalle primero.Let them calculate every detail first. |
Imperativo Negativo
Negative Imperative
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | - | - |
| tú | no calcules | No no calcules el tiempo con prisa.Do not calculate the time in a hurry. |
| él | no calcule | No no calcule los gastos sin mirar la factura.Do not let him calculate the expenses without looking at the bill. |
| nosotros | no calculemos | No no calculemos el coste a ciegas.Let us not calculate the cost blindly. |
| vosotros | no calculéis | No no calculéis el viaje sin mapa.Do not calculate the trip without a map. |
| ellos | no calculen | No no calculen cada detalle demasiado tarde.Do not let them calculate every detail too late. |
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Presente•yo
Yo ___ el tiempo que necesito para llegar.
I calculate the time I need to arrive.
Need grammar help?How to form Presente
Use Presente for facts, habits, current states, and regular actions.
Formation
- 1Remove the infinitive ending: -ar, -er, or -ir.
- 2Add the present endings for the subject.
- 3Watch high-frequency irregulars like ser, estar, ir, tener, hacer, and decir.
Pattern
-ar: o, as, a, amos, áis, an-er: o, es, e, emos, éis, en-ir: o, es, e, imos, ís, en
Examples
hablar -> yo hablocomer -> él comevivir -> vosotros vivís
Presente is the base system. Master the endings first, then handle irregular yo forms and stem changes.
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- What does 'calcular' mean in English?
- In Spanish, 'calcular' means to calculate / estimate. It is a regular -AR verb used across all 18 standard Spanish tenses.
- Is calcular an irregular verb in Spanish?
- Calcular is a regular -AR verb. Its endings follow the standard pattern in every tense without stem or root changes.
- How do you conjugate calcular in the present tense?
- Present tense (Presente) of calcular: yo calculo, tú calculas, él/ella/usted calcula, nosotros calculamos, vosotros calculáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes calculan.
- How do you conjugate calcular in the preterite?
- Preterite (Pretérito Indefinido) of calcular: yo calculé, tú calculaste, él/ella/usted calculó, nosotros calculamos, vosotros calculasteis, ellos/ellas/ustedes calcularon. This tense expresses completed past actions at a defined point in time.
- What is the imperfect tense of calcular?
- Imperfect (Pretérito Imperfecto) of calcular: yo calculaba, tú calculabas, él/ella/usted calculaba, nosotros calculábamos, vosotros calculabais, ellos/ellas/ustedes calculaban. The imperfect describes past habits, ongoing actions, and background states.
- What is the past participle of calcular?
- The past participle of calcular is 'calculado'. It is used to form compound tenses with the auxiliary verb haber — for example, 'he calculado' (I have calculate / estimateed), 'has calculado', 'ha calculado'.
- What is the gerundio (present participle) of calcular?
- The gerundio of calcular is 'calculando'. It pairs with estar to form the present continuous (estoy calculando) and other progressive tenses, indicating an action in progress.
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