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Conjugation Chart of “Contradecir” (to contradict) in the Present Tense

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Understanding the Present Tense of “Contradecir”

The Present Tense of Contradecir is used to express actions or states that contradict or deny something in the present moment. For example, Contradigo lo que dices. (I contradict what you say.)

Contradecir is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugation follows a unique pattern that deviates from the standard rules.

How to Use Contradecir in the Present Tense

Contradecir generally means to contradict or deny something, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To contradict or deny: for example, Yo contradigo su afirmación (I contradict his/her statement).

To oppose or go against: for example, Sus acciones contradicen sus palabras (His/Her actions contradict his/her words).

To refute or disprove: for example, Los datos contradicen su teoría (The data contradicts his/her theory).

To argue or disagree (colloquial): for example, ¿Por qué me contradices todo el tiempo? (Why do you contradict me all the time?)

To talk back or be disrespectful (rude): for example, ¡No me contradigas, jovencito! (Don’t talk back to me, young man!)

Real Life Examples of Contradecir in the Present Tense

Siempre contradigo a mi jefe cuando me da instrucciones poco claras. (I always contradict my boss when he gives me unclear instructions.)

Tú contradices a tus amigos con demasiada frecuencia. (You contradict your friends too often.)

Ella contradice todo lo que digo, incluso cuando tengo razón. (She contradicts everything I say, even when I’m right.)

Contradecimos las noticias falsas en cuanto las vemos. (We contradict fake news as soon as we see it.)

Ustedes contradicen al profesor cuando explica un concepto difícil. (You all contradict the teacher when he explains a difficult concept.)

Ellos contradicen las reglas del juego a cada rato. (They contradict the rules of the game all the time.)

En la reunión, contradigo los datos que presentaron. (In the meeting, I contradict the data they presented.)

¿Por qué contradices todo lo que digo? (Why do you contradict everything I say?)

Mi mamá contradice mis decisiones sin pensarlo dos veces. (My mom contradicts my decisions without thinking twice.)

Contradecimos las mentiras de los políticos corruptos. (We contradict the lies of corrupt politicians.)

Ustedes contradicen las creencias populares con evidencia científica. (You all contradict popular beliefs with scientific evidence.)

Los expertos contradicen los rumores sobre el cambio climático. (The experts contradict the rumors about climate change.)

En el debate, contradigo los argumentos de mi oponente con hechos. (In the debate, I contradict my opponent’s arguments with facts.)

¿Por qué contradices a tu pareja en público? Es de mala educación. (Why do you contradict your partner in public? It’s rude.)

Los adolescentes contradicen a sus padres por rebeldía. (Teenagers contradict their parents out of rebellion.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Contradecir (to contradict) in the Present 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.