Conjugate decir and its derivatives in the present tense in Spanish: predecir, bendecir, maldecir (El Presente) Flashcards
1
Q
decir
A
to say/tell
2
Q
Is decir a regular or irregular verb? If irregular, does it follow a pattern?
A
Irregular.
Stem-changing e->i and yo-go form
3
Q
What is the present tense conjugation of decir?
A
yo- digo
tú- dices
él/ella/usted- dice
nosotros/nosotras- decimos
ellos/ellas/ustedes- dicen
4
Q
Yo digo lo que pienso.
A
I say what I think.
5
Q
Tú predices el futuro.
A
You predict the future.
6
Q
Él bendice la mesa antes de cenar todos los días.
A
He says grace before dinner every day.
7
Q
Nosotros maldecimos a nuestros enemigos.
A
We curse our enemies.
8
Q
Ellos dicen que no vienen a la reunión.
A
They say they are not coming to the meeting.
9
Q
Ustedes nunca dicen no.
A
You never say no.
10
Q
What are other verbs that follow a similar pattern to decir?
A
predecir (to predict)
bendecir (to bless)
maldecir (to curse)
