Non-finite forms
Infinitivo and Gerundio
| Form | Spanish | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Infinitivo | representar | Dictionary form and base form for many compound structures. |
| Gerundio | representando | Used with estar for progressive forms, for example estar representando. |
Spanish verb conjugation
Representar conjugation
representar is a regular Spanish -AR verb meaning represent. In the present tense: yo represento, tú representas, él/ella representa, nosotros representamos, vosotros representáis, ellos representan. Full conjugation across 18 tenses below.
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At a glance
- Infinitive
- representar
- Gerundio
- representando
- Meaning
- represent
- Pattern
- Regular
- Difficulty
- Level 2
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Representar across the MuyVerbs tense system
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Presente
Present
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | represento | Yo represento a mi clase en el consejo.I represent my class on the council. |
| tú | representas | Tú representas a tu equipo con orgullo.You represent your team with pride. |
| él | representa | Él representa a la empresa en esa feria.He represents the company at that fair. |
| nosotros | representamos | Nosotros representamos los intereses del barrio.We represent the neighborhood's interests. |
| vosotros | representáis | Vosotros representáis a la escuela muy bien.You represent the school very well. |
| ellos | representan | Ellos representan a su país en el torneo.They represent their country in the tournament. |
Pretérito Perfecto
Present Perfect
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | he representado | Yo he representado a mi clase este mes.I have represented my class this month. |
| tú | has representado | Tú has representado a tu equipo con orgullo hoy.You have represented your team with pride today. |
| él | ha representado | Él ha representado a la empresa en la feria.He has represented the company at the fair. |
| nosotros | hemos representado | Nosotros hemos representado los intereses del barrio.We have represented the neighborhood's interests. |
| vosotros | habéis representado | Vosotros habéis representado a la escuela este año.You have represented the school this year. |
| ellos | han representado | Ellos han representado a su país en el torneo.They have represented their country in the tournament. |
Pretérito Indefinido
Preterite
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | representé | Ayer yo representé a mi clase en la reunión.Yesterday I represented my class at the meeting. |
| tú | representaste | Tú representaste a tu equipo con mucha energía.You represented your team with a lot of energy. |
| él | representó | Él representó a la empresa durante el acto.He represented the company during the event. |
| nosotros | representamos | Nosotros representamos los intereses del barrio allí.We represented the neighborhood's interests there. |
| vosotros | representasteis | Vosotros representasteis a la escuela en el concurso.You represented the school in the contest. |
| ellos | representaron | Ellos representaron a su país en la final.They represented their country in the final. |
Pretérito Imperfecto
Imperfect
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | representaba | Yo representaba a mi clase cada trimestre.I used to represent my class every term. |
| tú | representabas | Tú representabas a tu equipo en cada torneo.You used to represent your team in every tournament. |
| él | representaba | Él representaba a la empresa en muchos actos.He used to represent the company at many events. |
| nosotros | representábamos | Nosotros representábamos los intereses del barrio siempre.We used to represent the neighborhood's interests always. |
| vosotros | representabais | Vosotros representabais a la escuela con seriedad.You used to represent the school seriously. |
| ellos | representaban | Ellos representaban a su país con honor.They used to represent their country with honor. |
Pretérito Pluscuamperfecto
Past Perfect
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | había representado | Yo había representado a mi clase antes del cambio.I had represented my class before the change. |
| tú | habías representado | Tú habías representado a tu equipo ya.You had represented your team already. |
| él | había representado | Él había representado a la empresa previamente.He had represented the company previously. |
| nosotros | habíamos representado | Nosotros habíamos representado los intereses del barrio antes.We had represented the neighborhood's interests before. |
| vosotros | habíais representado | Vosotros habíais representado a la escuela hasta entonces.You had represented the school until then. |
| ellos | habían representado | Ellos habían representado a su país varias veces.They had represented their country several times. |
Pretérito Anterior
Preterite Anterior
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | hube representado | Cuando yo hube representado a mi clase, hablé con el director.When I had represented my class, I spoke with the principal. |
| tú | hubiste representado | En cuanto tú hubiste representado a tu equipo, te felicitaron.As soon as you had represented your team, they congratulated you. |
| él | hubo representado | Después de que él hubo representado a la empresa, volvió a casa.After he had represented the company, he returned home. |
| nosotros | hubimos representado | Apenas nosotros hubimos representado al barrio, empezó el debate.As soon as we had represented the neighborhood, the debate started. |
| vosotros | hubisteis representado | Una vez que vosotros hubisteis representado a la escuela, descansasteis.Once you had represented the school, you rested. |
| ellos | hubieron representado | Cuando ellos hubieron representado a su país, los aplaudieron.When they had represented their country, they were applauded. |
Futuro
Future
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | representaré | Yo representaré a mi clase mañana.I will represent my class tomorrow. |
| tú | representarás | Tú representarás a tu equipo en la final.You will represent your team in the final. |
| él | representará | Él representará a la empresa en esa feria.He will represent the company at that fair. |
| nosotros | representaremos | Nosotros representaremos al barrio otra vez.We will represent the neighborhood again. |
| vosotros | representaréis | Vosotros representaréis a la escuela en el viaje.You will represent the school on the trip. |
| ellos | representarán | Ellos representarán a su país con orgullo.They will represent their country with pride. |
Futuro Perfecto
Future Perfect
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | habré representado | Para entonces yo habré representado a mi clase varias veces.By then I will have represented my class several times. |
| tú | habrás representado | Tú habrás representado a tu equipo en dos torneos.You will have represented your team in two tournaments. |
| él | habrá representado | Él habrá representado a la empresa en muchos actos.He will have represented the company at many events. |
| nosotros | habremos representado | Nosotros habremos representado al barrio todo el año.We will have represented the neighborhood all year. |
| vosotros | habréis representado | Vosotros habréis representado a la escuela varias veces.You will have represented the school several times. |
| ellos | habrán representado | Ellos habrán representado a su país en distintos torneos.They will have represented their country in different tournaments. |
Condicional
Conditional
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | representaría | Yo representaría a mi clase con gusto.I would represent my class gladly. |
| tú | representarías | Tú representarías a tu equipo mejor con más apoyo.You would represent your team better with more support. |
| él | representaría | Él representaría a la empresa sin dudar.He would represent the company without hesitation. |
| nosotros | representaríamos | Nosotros representaríamos al barrio con orgullo.We would represent the neighborhood with pride. |
| vosotros | representaríais | Vosotros representaríais a la escuela en cualquier acto.You would represent the school in any event. |
| ellos | representarían | Ellos representarían a su país otra vez.They would represent their country again. |
Condicional Perfecto
Conditional Perfect
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | habría representado | Yo habría representado a mi clase con más tiempo.I would have represented my class with more time. |
| tú | habrías representado | Tú habrías representado a tu equipo mejor con más apoyo.You would have represented your team better with more support. |
| él | habría representado | Él habría representado a la empresa si se lo hubieran pedido.He would have represented the company if they had asked him. |
| nosotros | habríamos representado | Nosotros habríamos representado al barrio con orgullo.We would have represented the neighborhood with pride. |
| vosotros | habríais representado | Vosotros habríais representado a la escuela en ese acto.You would have represented the school at that event. |
| ellos | habrían representado | Ellos habrían representado a su país otra vez.They would have represented their country again. |
Subjuntivo Presente
Present Subjunctive
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | represente | Espero que yo represente bien a mi clase.I hope that I represent my class well. |
| tú | representes | Quiero que tú representes a tu equipo con honor.I want you to represent your team with honor. |
| él | represente | Es importante que él represente a la empresa.It is important that he represent the company. |
| nosotros | representemos | Deseo que nosotros representemos al barrio.I wish that we represent the neighborhood. |
| vosotros | representéis | Es mejor que vosotros representéis a la escuela bien.It is better that you represent the school well. |
| ellos | representen | Temo que ellos no representen a su país.I fear that they may not represent their country. |
Subjuntivo Pretérito Perfecto
Present Perfect Subjunctive
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | haya representado | Dudo que yo haya representado bien a mi clase.I doubt that I have represented my class well. |
| tú | hayas representado | No creo que tú hayas representado a tu equipo con honor.I do not think that you have represented your team with honor. |
| él | haya representado | Es posible que él haya representado a la empresa ya.It is possible that he has represented the company already. |
| nosotros | hayamos representado | Es probable que nosotros hayamos representado al barrio.It is likely that we have represented the neighborhood. |
| vosotros | hayáis representado | No parece que vosotros hayáis representado a la escuela bien.It does not seem that you have represented the school well. |
| ellos | hayan representado | Puede que ellos hayan representado a su país.They may have represented their country. |
Subjuntivo Pretérito Imperfecto
Imperfect Subjunctive
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | representara | Si yo representara a mi clase, hablaría claro.If I represented my class, I would speak clearly. |
| tú | representaras | Si tú representaras a tu equipo, te escucharían más.If you represented your team, they would listen to you more. |
| él | representara | Si él representara a la empresa, actuaría con cuidado.If he represented the company, he would act carefully. |
| nosotros | representáramos | Si nosotros representáramos al barrio, defenderíamos sus ideas.If we represented the neighborhood, we would defend its ideas. |
| vosotros | representarais | Si vosotros representarais a la escuela, os respetarían más.If you represented the school, they would respect you more. |
| ellos | representaran | Si ellos representaran a su país, jugarían con orgullo.If they represented their country, they would play with pride. |
Subjuntivo Pretérito Pluscuamperfecto
Past Perfect Subjunctive
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | hubiera representado | Si yo hubiera representado a mi clase, habría hablado claro.If I had represented my class, I would have spoken clearly. |
| tú | hubieras representado | Si tú hubieras representado a tu equipo, te habrían escuchado más.If you had represented your team, they would have listened to you more. |
| él | hubiera representado | Si él hubiera representado a la empresa, habría actuado con cuidado.If he had represented the company, he would have acted carefully. |
| nosotros | hubiéramos representado | Si nosotros hubiéramos representado al barrio, habríamos defendido sus ideas.If we had represented the neighborhood, we would have defended its ideas. |
| vosotros | hubierais representado | Si vosotros hubierais representado a la escuela, os habrían respetado más.If you had represented the school, they would have respected you more. |
| ellos | hubieran representado | Si ellos hubieran representado a su país, habrían jugado con orgullo.If they had represented their country, they would have played with pride. |
Subjuntivo Futuro
Future Subjunctive
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | representare | Si algún día yo representare a mi clase, lo haré bien.If someday I should represent my class, I will do it well. |
| tú | representares | Si tú representares a tu equipo, te apoyarán.If you should represent your team, they will support you. |
| él | representare | Si él representare a la empresa, será prudente.If he should represent the company, he will be cautious. |
| nosotros | representáremos | Si nosotros representáremos al barrio, hablaremos con respeto.If we should represent the neighborhood, we will speak respectfully. |
| vosotros | representareis | Si vosotros representareis a la escuela, os aplaudirán.If you should represent the school, they will applaud you. |
| ellos | representaren | Si ellos representaren a su país, competirán con honor.If they should represent their country, they will compete with honor. |
Subjuntivo Futuro Perfecto
Future Perfect Subjunctive
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | hubiere representado | Cuando yo hubiere representado a mi clase, descansaré.When I shall have represented my class, I will rest. |
| tú | hubieres representado | Cuando tú hubieres representado a tu equipo, lo celebraremos.When you shall have represented your team, we will celebrate it. |
| él | hubiere representado | Cuando él hubiere representado a la empresa, volverá.When he shall have represented the company, he will return. |
| nosotros | hubiéremos representado | Cuando nosotros hubiéremos representado al barrio, hablaremos con todos.When we shall have represented the neighborhood, we will talk with everyone. |
| vosotros | hubiereis representado | Cuando vosotros hubiereis representado a la escuela, os llamarán otra vez.When you shall have represented the school, they will call you again. |
| ellos | hubieren representado | Cuando ellos hubieren representado a su país, se sentirán orgullosos.When they shall have represented their country, they will feel proud. |
Imperativo Afirmativo
Affirmative Imperative
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | - | — |
| tú | representa | Tú, representa a tu equipo con orgullo.You, represent your team with pride. |
| él | represente | Que él represente a la empresa con seriedad.Let him represent the company seriously. |
| nosotros | representemos | representemos al barrio con respeto.Let us represent the neighborhood with respect. |
| vosotros | representad | Vosotros, representad a la escuela muy bien.You, represent the school very well. |
| ellos | representen | Que ellos representen a su país con honor.Let them represent their country with honor. |
Imperativo Negativo
Negative Imperative
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | - | — |
| tú | no representes | No no representes a tu equipo con miedo.Do not represent your team fearfully. |
| él | no represente | Que él no no represente a la empresa sin preparación.Let him not represent the company without preparation. |
| nosotros | no representemos | No no representemos al barrio con agresividad.Let us not represent the neighborhood aggressively. |
| vosotros | no representéis | No no representéis a la escuela de forma irresponsable.Do not represent the school irresponsibly. |
| ellos | no representen | Que ellos no no representen a su país sin respeto.Let them not represent their country without respect. |
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Presente•yo
Yo ___ a mi clase en el consejo.
I represent my class on the council.
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 'representar' mean in English?
- In Spanish, 'representar' means to represent. It is a regular -AR verb used across all 18 standard Spanish tenses.
- Is representar an irregular verb in Spanish?
- Representar is a regular -AR verb. Its endings follow the standard pattern in every tense without stem or root changes.
- How do you conjugate representar in the present tense?
- Present tense (Presente) of representar: yo represento, tú representas, él/ella/usted representa, nosotros representamos, vosotros representáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes representan.
- How do you conjugate representar in the preterite?
- Preterite (Pretérito Indefinido) of representar: yo representé, tú representaste, él/ella/usted representó, nosotros representamos, vosotros representasteis, ellos/ellas/ustedes representaron. This tense expresses completed past actions at a defined point in time.
- What is the imperfect tense of representar?
- Imperfect (Pretérito Imperfecto) of representar: yo representaba, tú representabas, él/ella/usted representaba, nosotros representábamos, vosotros representabais, ellos/ellas/ustedes representaban. The imperfect describes past habits, ongoing actions, and background states.
- What is the past participle of representar?
- The past participle of representar is 'representado'. It is used to form compound tenses with the auxiliary verb haber — for example, 'he representado' (I have represented), 'has representado', 'ha representado'.
- What is the gerundio (present participle) of representar?
- The gerundio of representar is 'representando'. It pairs with estar to form the present continuous (estoy representando) and other progressive tenses, indicating an action in progress.
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