Meaning and behavior
What does decepcionar mean?
Decepcionar means to disappoint, to let down, to underwhelm. VerbyGo classifies it as a regular -AR verb. It is non-reflexive.
Build from reliable parts
Principal forms
- Infinitive
- decepcionar
- Gerund
- decepcionando
- Past participle
- decepcionado
Regular -AR pattern
How this verb behaves
Decepcionar follows the regular -ar pattern in the four tenses shown here.
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of decepcionar for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Decepcionar |
|---|---|
| yo | decepciono |
| tú | decepcionas |
| él / ella / usted | decepciona |
| nosotros / nosotras | decepcionamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | decepcionáis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | decepcionan |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of decepcionar is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Decepcionar |
|---|---|
| yo | decepcioné |
| tú | decepcionaste |
| él / ella / usted | decepcionó |
| nosotros / nosotras | decepcionamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | decepcionasteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | decepcionaron |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of decepcionar, or for background information.
| Subject | Decepcionar |
|---|---|
| yo | decepcionaba |
| tú | decepcionabas |
| él / ella / usted | decepcionaba |
| nosotros / nosotras | decepcionábamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | decepcionabais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | decepcionaban |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of decepcionar for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Decepcionar |
|---|---|
| yo | decepcionaré |
| tú | decepcionarás |
| él / ella / usted | decepcionará |
| nosotros / nosotras | decepcionaremos |
| vosotros / vosotras | decepcionaréis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | decepcionarán |
Verified context
Examples with decepcionar
Decepcioné a todo el mundo.
I let everybody down.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FREl producto nuevo me decepcionó.
I was disappointed with the new product.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FRTom me decepcionó y también a María.
Tom let me down and he also let Mary down.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FR
Quick answers
Decepcionar FAQ
What does decepcionar mean?
Decepcionar means to disappoint, to let down, to underwhelm.
Is decepcionar regular or irregular?
Decepcionar is a regular -AR verb.
What is the gerund of decepcionar?
The gerund of decepcionar is decepcionando.
What is the past participle of decepcionar?
The past participle of decepcionar is decepcionado.
How is decepcionar conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is decepciono, decepcionas, decepciona, decepcionamos, decepcionan.
How is decepcionar conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is decepcioné, decepcionaste, decepcionó, decepcionamos, decepcionaron.
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