Meaning and behavior
What does interpretar mean?
Interpretar means to interpret, explain, decipher. VerbyGo classifies it as a regular -AR verb. It is non-reflexive.
to interpret, translate (orally); to act a part.
Build from reliable parts
Principal forms
- Infinitive
- interpretar
- Gerund
- interpretando
- Past participle
- interpretado
Regular -AR pattern
How this verb behaves
Interpretar follows the regular -ar pattern in the four tenses shown here.
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of interpretar for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Interpretar |
|---|---|
| yo | interpreto |
| tú | interpretas |
| él / ella / usted | interpreta |
| nosotros / nosotras | interpretamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | interpretáis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | interpretan |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of interpretar is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Interpretar |
|---|---|
| yo | interpreté |
| tú | interpretaste |
| él / ella / usted | interpretó |
| nosotros / nosotras | interpretamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | interpretasteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | interpretaron |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of interpretar, or for background information.
| Subject | Interpretar |
|---|---|
| yo | interpretaba |
| tú | interpretabas |
| él / ella / usted | interpretaba |
| nosotros / nosotras | interpretábamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | interpretabais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | interpretaban |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of interpretar for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Interpretar |
|---|---|
| yo | interpretaré |
| tú | interpretarás |
| él / ella / usted | interpretará |
| nosotros / nosotras | interpretaremos |
| vosotros / vosotras | interpretaréis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | interpretarán |
Verified context
Examples with interpretar
Me lo interpretó para mí.
He interpreted for me.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FRÉl interpretó un rol menor en la obra.
He played a minor part in the play.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FRInterpreté su silencio como consentimiento.
I interpreted their silence as consent.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FR
Quick answers
Interpretar FAQ
What does interpretar mean?
Interpretar means to interpret, explain, decipher.
Is interpretar regular or irregular?
Interpretar is a regular -AR verb.
What is the gerund of interpretar?
The gerund of interpretar is interpretando.
What is the past participle of interpretar?
The past participle of interpretar is interpretado.
How is interpretar conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is interpreto, interpretas, interpreta, interpretamos, interpretan.
How is interpretar conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is interpreté, interpretaste, interpretó, interpretamos, interpretaron.
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