The Present Tense of Llegar is used to describe actions happening at the present moment or to express habitual or recurring actions. For example, Llego a casa a las 6 pm. (I arrive home at 6 pm.)

Llegar is a regular -ar verb, which means its conjugations in the present tense follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Llegar (to arrive) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):

Llegar generally means to arrive or to reach, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To arrive: This is the most common meaning, indicating the action of getting to a place or destination. For example, Yo llego a casa a las 6 pm. (I arrive home at 6 pm.)

To reach: Similar to arriving, but with more emphasis on the endpoint or goal. For example, El tren llega a la estación final a las 10 am. (The train reaches the final station at 10 am.)

To extend: Used to describe something that stretches or extends to a certain point. For example, La alfombra llega hasta la pared. (The carpet reaches up to the wall.)

To attain: Referring to achieving a certain level or status. For example, Ella llega a ser una gran artista. (She becomes a great artist.)

To suffice: Indicating that something is enough or sufficient. For example, Este dinero no llega para pagar la renta. (This money is not enough to pay the rent.)

To occur (colloquial): In informal speech, it can mean something happens or takes place. For example, Llega que me olvido de pagar la factura. (It happens that I forget to pay the bill.)

Examples

Examples of Llegar in the Present Tense

Cada mañana llego al trabajo a las 8 en punto. (Every morning I arrive at work at 8 o’clock sharp.)

¿A qué hora llegas a casa normalmente? (What time do you usually arrive home?)

El tren llega con retraso otra vez. (The train is arriving late again.)

Llegamos temprano para conseguir buenos asientos. (We arrive early to get good seats.)

Ustedes llegan justo a tiempo para la cena. (You all arrive just in time for dinner.)

Los invitados llegan en una hora. (The guests arrive in an hour.)

Cuando llego a casa, me quito los zapatos y me relajo. (When I arrive home, I take off my shoes and relax.)

¿Llegas a recoger a los niños de la escuela o lo hace tu esposo? (Do you arrive to pick up the kids from school or does your husband?)

El equipo llega con mucha energía para el partido de esta noche. (The team arrives with lots of energy for tonight’s game.)

Llegamos al restaurante justo cuando abrían. (We arrive at the restaurant right when they opened.)

Oye, ¿a qué hora llegan tus amigos? (Hey, what time do your friends arrive?)

Los turistas llegan en masa durante las vacaciones. (Tourists arrive in droves during the holidays.)

Cuando llego al gimnasio, hago estiramientos antes de empezar. (When I arrive at the gym, I stretch before starting.)

Las noticias llegan rápido en la era digital. (News arrives quickly in the digital age.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Llegar (to arrive) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.