Calentar Conjugation in Spanish

What does calentar mean?

calentar means to heat, to warm up (cause an increase in temperature) in English. It is a irregular -ar verb.

It can also be used with these related meanings: to turn on (arouse sexually); to warm up (prepare for a physical activity).

Principal forms of calentar

Infinitive

calentar

Gerund

calentando

Past participle

calentado

Calentar 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 -ar pattern in the present.

Examples with calentar

Practice prompts

1. Conjugate calentar 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.