Meaning and behavior
What does animar mean?
Animar means to inspire. VerbyGo classifies it as a regular -AR verb. It is non-reflexive.
to encourage; to animate.
Build from reliable parts
Principal forms
- Infinitive
- animar
- Gerund
- animando
- Past participle
- animado
Regular -AR pattern
How this verb behaves
Animar follows the regular -ar pattern in the four tenses shown here.
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of animar for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Animar |
|---|---|
| yo | animo |
| tú | animas |
| él / ella / usted | anima |
| nosotros / nosotras | animamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | animáis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | animan |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of animar is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Animar |
|---|---|
| yo | animé |
| tú | animaste |
| él / ella / usted | animó |
| nosotros / nosotras | animamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | animasteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | animaron |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of animar, or for background information.
| Subject | Animar |
|---|---|
| yo | animaba |
| tú | animabas |
| él / ella / usted | animaba |
| nosotros / nosotras | animábamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | animabais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | animaban |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of animar for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Animar |
|---|---|
| yo | animaré |
| tú | animarás |
| él / ella / usted | animará |
| nosotros / nosotras | animaremos |
| vosotros / vosotras | animaréis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | animarán |
Verified context
Examples with animar
El profesor me animó con mis estudios.
The professor encouraged me in my studies.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FRSu llegada animó la fiesta.
His arrival pepped up the party.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FRLa barra animaba a los jugadores.
The spectators cheered the players on.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FR
Quick answers
Animar FAQ
What does animar mean?
Animar means to inspire.
Is animar regular or irregular?
Animar is a regular -AR verb.
What is the gerund of animar?
The gerund of animar is animando.
What is the past participle of animar?
The past participle of animar is animado.
How is animar conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is animo, animas, anima, animamos, animan.
How is animar conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is animé, animaste, animó, animamos, animaron.
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