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“Descargar” (to download) in the Present Tense

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Understanding the Present Tense of “Descargar”

The Present Tense of Descargar is used to describe the action of downloading something in the present moment. For example, Descargo la aplicación. (I download the app.)

Descargar is a regular -ar verb, which means its conjugations follow the typical pattern for verbs ending in -ar in the present tense.

How to Use Descargar in the Present Tense

Descargar generally means to download or unload, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To download: This is the most common meaning, referring to transferring data or files from a remote system to a local device. For example, Yo descargo música de internet (I download music from the internet).

To unload: It can also mean to remove a load or cargo from a vehicle or container. For example, Los trabajadores descargan las cajas del camión (The workers unload the boxes from the truck).

To discharge: In some contexts, it can mean to release or discharge something, like energy or a weapon. For example, El rayo descarga su electricidad en el suelo (The lightning discharges its electricity into the ground).

To vent (colloquial): In informal speech, it can mean to vent or express strong emotions, often in an aggressive or rude way. For example, Siempre descarga su enojo conmigo (He always vents his anger on me).

To relieve oneself (vulgar): In very colloquial and vulgar usage, it can refer to urinating or defecating. For example, Necesito descargar, ¿dónde está el baño? (I need to relieve myself, where’s the bathroom?)

Real Life Examples of Descargar in the Present Tense

Yo descargo la nueva aplicación en mi teléfono. (I download the new app on my phone.)

¿Descargas música de Internet o prefieres comprar CDs? (Do you download music from the Internet or do you prefer to buy CDs?)

Mi hermana descarga películas de sitios web de streaming. (My sister downloads movies from streaming websites.)

Nosotros descargamos los archivos adjuntos del correo electrónico. (We download the attached files from the email.)

Ellos descargan libros electrónicos en sus tabletas. (They download e-books on their tablets.)

Antes de viajar, descargo una aplicación de mapas en mi teléfono. (Before traveling, I download a maps app on my phone.)

¿Tus amigos descargan música ilegalmente o pagan por ella? (Do your friends download music illegally or do they pay for it?)

En la oficina, descargamos los archivos necesarios para el proyecto. (At the office, we download the necessary files for the project.)

Los estudiantes descargan los materiales del curso en línea. (The students download the materials from the online course.)

Cuando viajo, descargo podcasts para escuchar en el avión. (When I travel, I download podcasts to listen to on the plane.)

¿Descargas aplicaciones de juegos en tu teléfono? (Do you download game apps on your phone?)

Los fanáticos descargan música de sus artistas favoritos. (The fans download music from their favorite artists.)

Para ahorrar datos, descargo videos de YouTube antes de verlos. (To save data, I download YouTube videos before watching them.)

En la biblioteca, descargamos libros electrónicos para leer en nuestras tabletas. (At the library, we download e-books to read on our tablets.)

Los gamers descargan los últimos juegos en sus consolas. (Gamers download the latest games on their consoles.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Descargar (to download) in the Present 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.