The simple present tense of navegar is used to describe actions happening now or that occur regularly or habitually. For example, Navego por Internet todas las mañanas. (I browse the Internet every morning.)
Navegar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the present tense follow the typical pattern for this verb type.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Navegar (to navigate) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | navego |
| Tú | navegas |
| Él / Ella / Usted | navega |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | navegamos |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | navegan |
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Usage of Navegar in the Present Tense
Navegar generally means to navigate or browse, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.
To surf the internet: for example, Yo navego por la web todos los días (I surf the web every day).
To sail or travel by boat: for example, Ellos navegan por el río los fines de semana (They sail down the river on weekends).
To get around or find one’s way: for example, Navegamos por la ciudad con un mapa (We navigate the city with a map).
Colloquially, to wander aimlessly: for example, Estoy navegando sin rumbo por la vida (I’m just wandering aimlessly through life).
Rude slang, to deceive or mislead: for example, ¡Me estás navegando! (You’re pulling my leg!/You’re messing with me!)
Examples
Examples of Navegar in the Present Tense
Yo navego en Internet para buscar información sobre viajes. (I browse the Internet to find information about travel.)
Tú navegas por las redes sociales durante horas. (You scroll through social media for hours.)
Ella navega en su teléfono mientras espera el autobús. (She browses on her phone while waiting for the bus.)
Nosotros navegamos por sitios web para encontrar recetas nuevas. (We browse websites to find new recipes.)
Ellos navegan en línea para comprar regalos. (They browse online to buy gifts.)
Mi amigo navega por Internet para ver videos graciosos. (My friend browses the Internet to watch funny videos.)
¿Navegas por aplicaciones de citas? (Do you browse dating apps?)
Los jóvenes navegan en las redes sociales constantemente. (Young people are constantly browsing social media.)
Cuando estoy aburrido, navego por sitios web de noticias. (When I’m bored, I browse news websites.)
Mi hermana navega por tiendas en línea buscando ofertas. (My sister browses online stores looking for deals.)
En el trabajo, navegamos por bases de datos para encontrar información. (At work, we browse databases to find information.)
Los turistas navegan por guías de viaje en línea antes de viajar. (Tourists browse online travel guides before traveling.)
¿Qué sitios web navegas para aprender español? (What websites do you browse to learn Spanish?)
Los estudiantes navegan por Internet para hacer investigaciones. (Students browse the Internet to do research.)
Mis padres navegan por sitios web de recetas para cocinar comidas saludables. (My parents browse recipe websites to cook healthy meals.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Navegar (to navigate) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo navego | I navigate |
| Tú navegas | You navigate |
| Él / Ella / Usted navega | He / She / You navigates |
| Nosotros / Nosotras navegamos | We navigate |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes navegan | They / You all navigate |
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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.