The Present Tense of Celebrar is used to describe actions or events happening in the present moment. For example, Celebro mi cumpleaños hoy. (I celebrate my birthday today.)

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Celebrar (to celebrate) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):

Celebrar generally means to celebrate or commemorate, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To celebrate an event or occasion: for example, Celebramos el cumpleaños de mi hermana. (We celebrate my sister’s birthday.)

To hold a ceremony or ritual: for example, El sacerdote celebra una misa los domingos. (The priest celebrates a mass on Sundays.)

To express joy or approval: for example, Celebramos el éxito de nuestro equipo. (We celebrate our team’s success.)

To praise or extol: for example, Los críticos celebran la nueva película. (The critics praise the new movie.)

Colloquial: To make fun of or mock: for example, Mis amigos me celebran por mi nuevo corte de pelo. (My friends mock my new haircut.)

Examples

Examples of Celebrar in the Present Tense

Cada año, mi familia celebra las fiestas navideñas con una gran cena. (Every year, my family celebrates the Christmas holidays with a big dinner.)

Los niños celebran su cumpleaños con una fiesta y regalos. (Children celebrate their birthdays with a party and gifts.)

En la oficina, celebramos los logros de nuestros compañeros con un pequeño evento. (At the office, we celebrate our colleagues’ achievements with a small event.)

Cuando un equipo gana un campeonato, los fanáticos celebran en las calles. (When a team wins a championship, fans celebrate in the streets.)

Mis amigos y yo celebramos el fin de semana yendo a bailar. (My friends and I celebrate the weekend by going dancing.)

En mi cultura, celebramos el Día de los Muertos para honrar a nuestros seres queridos fallecidos. (In my culture, we celebrate the Day of the Dead to honor our deceased loved ones.)

Cuando termino un proyecto importante, celebro con una cena especial. (When I finish an important project, I celebrate with a special dinner.)

Los recién casados celebran su boda con una gran fiesta. (Newlyweds celebrate their wedding with a big party.)

En mi país, celebramos el Año Nuevo con fuegos artificiales y música. (In my country, we celebrate the New Year with fireworks and music.)

Cuando un estudiante se gradúa, su familia celebra su logro con una fiesta. (When a student graduates, their family celebrates their achievement with a party.)

Después de un largo día de trabajo, celebro relajándome en casa. (After a long day of work, I celebrate by relaxing at home.)

Los fanáticos del equipo celebran cada victoria con canciones y bailes. (The team’s fans celebrate each victory with songs and dances.)

En mi familia, celebramos los logros de los niños con elogios y pequeños regalos. (In my family, we celebrate the children’s achievements with praise and small gifts.)

Después de terminar un proyecto difícil, los compañeros de trabajo celebran con una fiesta informal. (After completing a difficult project, coworkers celebrate with an informal party.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Celebrar (to celebrate) 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.