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

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Abordar (to board) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American 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: for example, Abordo el autobús (I board the bus).

To approach: for example, Abordo el tema con cuidado (I approach the topic carefully).

To accost: for example, El vendedor me aborda en la calle (The vendor accosts me on the street).

To deal with (a problem): for example, Abordamos el problema de inmediato (We deal with the problem immediately).

To hit on (colloquial): for example, El tipo aborda a todas las chicas (The guy hits on all the girls).

Examples

Examples of Abordar in the Present Tense

Cada mañana abordo el autobús para ir al trabajo. (Every morning I board the bus to go to work.)

Mi hermana aborda temas difíciles con mucha sensibilidad. (My sister addresses difficult topics with great sensitivity.)

¿Cómo abordamos este problema de manera efectiva? (How do we effectively address this problem?)

Los manifestantes abordan pacíficamente al alcalde sobre sus preocupaciones. (The protesters peacefully approach the mayor about their concerns.)

En la reunión, abordas los puntos clave con claridad. (In the meeting, you address the key points clearly.)

La aerolínea aborda con seriedad las quejas de los pasajeros. (The airline seriously addresses passenger complaints.)

Cuando viajamos, abordamos la cultura local con respeto. (When we travel, we approach the local culture with respect.)

Los expertos abordan el tema del cambio climático desde diferentes ángulos. (Experts address the topic of climate change from different angles.)

En terapia, abordamos mis problemas de ansiedad de manera integral. (In therapy, we address my anxiety issues in a comprehensive way.)

La empresa aborda las necesidades de sus empleados con programas de bienestar. (The company addresses the needs of its employees with wellness programs.)

Mis padres abordan los desafíos familiares con paciencia y amor. (My parents address family challenges with patience and love.)

El equipo aborda el proyecto con entusiasmo y dedicación. (The team approaches the project with enthusiasm and dedication.)

En la clase de español, abordamos temas culturales interesantes. (In Spanish class, we address interesting cultural topics.)

Los políticos abordan los problemas sociales con promesas vacías. (Politicians address social issues with empty promises.)

Cuando abordas un nuevo reto, lo haces con determinación. (When you take on a new challenge, you do it with determination.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Abordar (to board) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American 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.