The Present Tense of abordar is used to describe actions happening in the present moment. For example, Abordo el tema con cuidado. (I approach the topic carefully.)

Abordar is a regular -ar verb, which means its conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Abordar (to board) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):

Abordar generally means to board or approach, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To board a vehicle: For example, Yo abordo el autobús a las 8 am. (I board the bus at 8 am.)

To approach or confront someone: For example, Ella me aborda para hablar sobre el proyecto. (She approaches me to talk about the project.)

To tackle or deal with a topic: For example, Abordamos el tema de la contaminación en clase. (We tackle the topic of pollution in class.)

To hit on or make a pass at someone (colloquial): For example, Ese chico me aborda cada vez que voy al bar. (That guy hits on me every time I go to the bar.)

To board or get on something (colloquial): For example, Abordamos la ola de diversión en el parque acuático. (We get on the wave of fun at the water park.)

Examples

Examples of Abordar in the Present Tense

Cuando viajo, siempre abordo el avión con tiempo de sobra. (When I travel, I always board the plane with plenty of time to spare.)

En la reunión, abordamos los temas más importantes de la agenda. (In the meeting, we addressed the most important topics on the agenda.)

Mi amigo aborda cada desafío con una actitud positiva. (My friend approaches each challenge with a positive attitude.)

Los manifestantes abordan el tema de los derechos humanos en su protesta. (The protesters are addressing the issue of human rights in their protest.)

¿Abordas el tema de la sostenibilidad en tu trabajo? (Do you address the topic of sustainability in your work?)

En la clase de idiomas, abordáis diferentes culturas y tradiciones. (In the language class, you address different cultures and traditions.)

Los periodistas abordan el escándalo político en sus reportajes. (The journalists are addressing the political scandal in their reports.)

Cuando tengo un problema, abordo la situación con calma y paciencia. (When I have a problem, I approach the situation with calmness and patience.)

En la terapia familiar, abordamos los conflictos de manera constructiva. (In family therapy, we address conflicts in a constructive way.)

Mi jefe aborda los problemas de manera directa y honesta. (My boss addresses problems in a direct and honest way.)

Los activistas abordan el tema del cambio climático en sus campañas. (The activists are addressing the issue of climate change in their campaigns.)

En la clase de negocios, abordáis estrategias de marketing innovadoras. (In the business class, you address innovative marketing strategies.)

Mis padres abordan el tema de la educación con mucha seriedad. (My parents approach the topic of education very seriously.)

Cuando tengo un conflicto con mi pareja, abordamos el problema de manera madura. (When I have a conflict with my partner, we address the problem in a mature way.)

En la empresa, abordamos los retos con creatividad y trabajo en equipo. (At the company, we approach challenges with creativity and teamwork.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Abordar (to board) 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.