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Conjugation Chart of “Prevenir” (to prevent) in the Present Tense

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Understanding the Present Tense of “Prevenir”

The Present Tense of Prevenir is used to express actions or states that are currently happening or that occur habitually. For example, Yo prevengo accidentes al conducir con precaución. (I prevent accidents by driving carefully.)

Prevenir is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugation follows a unique pattern that deviates from the standard rules.

How to Use Prevenir in the Present Tense

Prevenir generally means to prevent, avoid or stop something from happening, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To prevent or avoid: This is the most common meaning, for example, Yo prevengo accidentes al conducir con cuidado (I prevent accidents by driving carefully).

To warn or caution: It can also mean to warn someone about something, for example, Te prevengo que no vayas por ese camino, es peligroso (I warn you not to go that way, it’s dangerous).

To prepare or get ready: In some contexts, it means to prepare or get ready for something, for example, Prevengo mi equipaje antes de viajar (I prepare my luggage before traveling).

To anticipate or foresee: It can also mean to anticipate or foresee something, for example, Prevengo que habrá problemas si no actuamos rápido (I foresee there will be problems if we don’t act quickly).

To bias or prejudice (colloquial): In informal contexts, it can mean to bias or prejudice someone against something, for example, No me previene contra él, es una buena persona (Don’t bias me against him, he’s a good person).

Real Life Examples of Prevenir in the Present Tense

Yo prevengo los accidentes al conducir con precaución. (I prevent accidents by driving carefully.)

Tú previenes las enfermedades al comer sano y hacer ejercicio. (You prevent illnesses by eating healthy and exercising.)

Ella previene los robos al mantener su casa bien asegurada. (She prevents burglaries by keeping her home well-secured.)

Nosotros prevenimos los incendios al seguir las normas de seguridad. (We prevent fires by following safety regulations.)

Ellos previenen los conflictos al comunicarse de manera efectiva. (They prevent conflicts by communicating effectively.)

En esta empresa, prevenimos los accidentes laborales con capacitaciones constantes. (At this company, we prevent workplace accidents with ongoing training.)

¿Qué haces para prevenir el estrés? (What do you do to prevent stress?)

Es importante prevenir los problemas de salud con chequeos regulares. (It’s important to prevent health issues with regular check-ups.)

Los padres previenen los berrinches de sus hijos al establecer límites claros. (Parents prevent their children’s tantrums by setting clear boundaries.)

En la oficina, prevenimos los malentendidos al comunicarnos de manera clara y concisa. (At the office, we prevent misunderstandings by communicating clearly and concisely.)

Cuando viajo, prevengo las pérdidas de equipaje al etiquetarlo correctamente. (When I travel, I prevent lost luggage by labeling it properly.)

Los expertos previenen los desastres naturales al monitorear los patrones climáticos. (Experts prevent natural disasters by monitoring weather patterns.)

Para prevenir el robo de identidad, es importante proteger tu información personal. (To prevent identity theft, it’s important to protect your personal information.)

Los atletas previenen las lesiones al calentar y estirar adecuadamente. (Athletes prevent injuries by properly warming up and stretching.)

En esta comunidad, prevenimos el vandalismo al fomentar el respeto y la participación ciudadana. (In this community, we prevent vandalism by promoting respect and civic engagement.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Prevenir (to prevent) 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.