Atender Conjugation in Spanish

What does atender mean?

atender means to pay attention to (something); to attend to (something) in English. It is a irregular -er verb.

It can also be used with these related meanings: to care for (someone, especially the ill); to comply with (some rule).

Principal forms of atender

Infinitive

atender

Gerund

atendiendo

Past participle

atendido

Atender conjugation table

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

Pattern notes

• Its forms differ from a fully regular -er pattern in the present.

Examples with atender

Practice prompts

1. Conjugate atender 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.