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Conjugation Chart of “Prevenir” (to prevent) in the Present Tense

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Understanding the Present Tense of “Prevenir”

The Present Tense of Prevenir is used to express actions or states that are happening now or that occur habitually. For example, Yo prevengo accidentes al conducir con precaución. (I prevent accidents by driving carefully.)

Prevenir is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugations do not follow a set pattern in the present tense. You’ll need to memorize each form individually.

How to Use Prevenir in the Present Tense

Prevenir generally means to prevent, avoid or stop something from happening, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To prevent or avoid: This is the most common meaning, for example, Yo prevengo accidentes al conducir con precaución (I prevent accidents by driving carefully).

To warn or caution: It can also mean to warn someone about something, for example, Te prevengo que no debes salir solo por la noche (I warn you that you should not go out alone at night).

To prepare or get ready: In some contexts, it means to prepare or get ready for something, for example, Prevenimos todo para el viaje con anticipación (We prepare everything for the trip in advance).

To anticipate or foresee: It can also mean to anticipate or foresee something, for example, Prevenimos que habrá mucha demanda para el nuevo producto (We anticipate that there will be high demand for the new product).

Colloquial usage: In informal contexts, it can be used to mean “to be prepared or ready for something,” often with a humorous or sarcastic tone, for example, ¡Prevén que voy a acabar con toda la comida! (Be prepared, I’m going to finish all the food!)

Real Life Examples of Prevenir in the Present Tense

Yo prevengo los accidentes al conducir con precaución. (I prevent accidents by driving carefully.)

Mi hermano previene las enfermedades haciendo ejercicio regularmente. (My brother prevents illnesses by exercising regularly.)

Nosotros prevenimos los incendios revisando los detectores de humo cada mes. (We prevent fires by checking the smoke detectors every month.)

¿Prevenís el robo dejando las luces encendidas cuando salen? (Do you prevent theft by leaving the lights on when you go out?)

Ellos previenen los daños ambientales reciclando y reduciendo su consumo. (They prevent environmental damage by recycling and reducing their consumption.)

En la oficina, prevenimos los virus informáticos actualizando el software antivirus. (At the office, we prevent computer viruses by updating the antivirus software.)

¿Previenes las arrugas usando protector solar todos los días? (Do you prevent wrinkles by using sunscreen every day?)

Los padres previenen problemas de conducta estableciendo reglas claras. (Parents prevent behavior problems by setting clear rules.)

Para mantenerse saludable, ella previene las enfermedades comiendo frutas y verduras. (To stay healthy, she prevents illnesses by eating fruits and vegetables.)

¿Ustedes previenen los robos instalando un sistema de alarma? (Do you prevent burglaries by installing an alarm system?)

Nosotros prevenimos los conflictos comunicándonos abiertamente. (We prevent conflicts by communicating openly.)

Él previene las deudas haciendo un presupuesto y ahorrando dinero. (He prevents debt by budgeting and saving money.)

En la escuela, prevenimos el acoso escolar educando a los estudiantes sobre el respeto. (At school, we prevent bullying by educating students about respect.)

¿Previenes el estrés practicando técnicas de relajación? (Do you prevent stress by practicing relaxation techniques?)

Ellas previenen las lesiones calentando antes de hacer ejercicio. (They prevent injuries by warming up before exercising.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Prevenir (to prevent) 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.