Aguantar Conjugation in Spanish

What does aguantar mean?

aguantar means to hold, withhold, hold back, retain (breath, urine) in English. It is a regular -ar verb.

It can also be used with these related meanings: to put up with, to tolerate or bear, to endure, to handle, to take, to stand; to suck it up, deal with it.

Principal forms of aguantar

Infinitive

aguantar

Gerund

aguantando

Past participle

aguantado

Aguantar conjugation table

Compare the present, preterite, imperfect, and future forms. Reflexive pronouns are included where the verb requires them.

Pattern notes

• Aguantar follows the regular -ar pattern in the four tenses shown here.

Examples with aguantar

Practice prompts

1. Conjugate aguantar for yo in the present.
2. Use the preterite form for ella.
3. Say the nosotros/as imperfect form.
4. Write a short sentence in the future.