The Present Tense of prever is used to express actions or states that are happening now or that occur habitually. For example, Preveo que va a llover esta tarde. (I foresee that it will rain this afternoon.)

Prever is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugations do not follow a set pattern in the present tense. You’ll need to memorize each form individually.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Prever (to foresee) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):

Prever generally means to foresee or anticipate something, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To foresee or anticipate: For example, Yo preveo que va a llover mañana. (I foresee that it will rain tomorrow.)

To provide or make arrangements: For example, Prevemos todo lo necesario para el viaje. (We provide everything necessary for the trip.)

To consider or take into account: For example, No prevemos todos los gastos imprevistos. (We don’t take into account all the unforeseen expenses.)

To warn or caution (colloquial): For example, Te preveo que no vayas por ahí. (I warn you not to go that way.)

Examples

Examples of Prever in the Present Tense

Siempre preveo el clima antes de salir de viaje. (I always check the weather forecast before traveling.)

¿Prevés algún problema con el plan que propuse? (Do you foresee any issues with the plan I proposed?)

El equipo prevé un aumento en las ventas para el próximo trimestre. (The team foresees an increase in sales for the next quarter.)

Prevemos que la nueva aplicación será un éxito rotundo. (We foresee the new app being a huge success.)

¿Preveis alguna dificultad con el proyecto? (Do you all foresee any difficulties with the project?)

Los analistas prevén un impacto económico significativo debido a la pandemia. (Analysts foresee a significant economic impact due to the pandemic.)

Mamá siempre prevé lo que necesitamos antes de que lo pidamos. (Mom always foresees what we need before we ask for it.)

No preveo ningún problema con el plan, ¿y tú? (I don’t foresee any issues with the plan, how about you?)

Los expertos prevén que el cambio climático empeorará si no actuamos ahora. (Experts foresee climate change worsening if we don’t act now.)

¿Prevés que tu hermano venga a la fiesta? (Do you foresee your brother coming to the party?)

Mis amigos y yo prevemos un futuro brillante para nuestra empresa. (My friends and I foresee a bright future for our company.)

¿Preveis algún problema con el horario de trabajo que propuse? (Do you all foresee any issues with the work schedule I proposed?)

Los científicos prevén que la inteligencia artificial transformará muchas industrias. (Scientists foresee artificial intelligence transforming many industries.)

Siempre preveo lo peor para estar preparado. (I always expect the worst to be prepared.)

¿Prevés que tu equipo gane el campeonato este año? (Do you foresee your team winning the championship this year?)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Prever (to foresee) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian 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.