The simple present tense of distribuir is used to describe actions that are happening now or that occur regularly or habitually. For example, La empresa distribuye sus productos en todo el país. (The company distributes its products throughout the country.)
Distribuir is a spelling-changing verb that follows the -uir to -uye conjugation pattern in the present tense. The u changes to uy in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Distribuir (to distribute) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | distribuyo |
| Tú | distribuyes |
| Él / Ella / Usted | distribuye |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | distribuimos |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | distribuyen |
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Usage of Distribuir in the Present Tense
Distribuir generally means to distribute or spread something out, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.
To distribute or spread out: For example, El gobierno distribuye ayuda a los damnificados. (The government distributes aid to the victims.)
To divide or share: For example, Distribuimos las ganancias entre los socios. (We distribute the profits among the partners.)
To deliver or circulate: For example, La empresa distribuye sus productos en todo el país. (The company distributes its products throughout the country.)
To arrange or organize: For example, El arquitecto distribuye los espacios de manera eficiente. (The architect distributes the spaces efficiently.)
Slang: To hit or punch: For example, Si no te callas, te distribuyo un golpe. (If you don’t shut up, I’ll distribute a punch to you.)
Examples
Examples of Distribuir in the Present Tense
La empresa distribuye sus productos en todo el país. (The company distributes its products throughout the country.)
Cada semana, distribuimos alimentos a los necesitados. (Every week, we distribute food to those in need.)
El gobierno distribuye ayuda financiera durante la pandemia. (The government distributes financial aid during the pandemic.)
Los voluntarios distribuyen mantas y abrigos en el refugio. (The volunteers distribute blankets and coats at the shelter.)
La biblioteca distribuye libros de forma gratuita a los niños. (The library distributes books for free to children.)
En la fiesta, distribuyes los regalos a los invitados. (At the party, you distribute gifts to the guests.)
El periódico distribuye las noticias más recientes cada mañana. (The newspaper distributes the latest news every morning.)
Nosotros distribuimos volantes para promocionar el evento. (We distribute flyers to promote the event.)
La organización distribuye suministros de emergencia después de un desastre natural. (The organization distributes emergency supplies after a natural disaster.)
El equipo de ventas distribuye muestras gratis en el centro comercial. (The sales team distributes free samples at the mall.)
Tú distribuyes las tareas entre los miembros del grupo. (You distribute the tasks among the group members.)
La compañía distribuye sus ganancias entre los accionistas. (The company distributes its profits among the shareholders.)
Ellos distribuyen los folletos en la calle para crear conciencia. (They distribute pamphlets on the street to raise awareness.)
El profesor distribuye los exámenes a los estudiantes. (The teacher distributes the exams to the students.)
Yo distribuyo las invitaciones para la boda de mi hermana. (I distribute the invitations for my sister’s wedding.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Distribuir (to distribute) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo distribuyo | I distribute |
| Tú distribuyes | You distribute |
| Él / Ella / Usted distribuye | He / She / You distributes |
| Nosotros / Nosotras distribuimos | We distribute |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes distribuyen | They / You all distribute |
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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.