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Conjugation Chart of “Sobresalir” (to stand out) in the Present Tense
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | sobresalgo |
| Tú | sobresales |
| Él / Ella / Usted | sobresale |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | sobresalimos |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | sobresalen |
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Understanding the Present Tense of “Sobresalir”
The Present Tense of Sobresalir is used to describe actions or states that stand out or protrude in the present moment. For example, La montaña sobresale del horizonte. (The mountain stands out on the horizon.)
Sobresalir is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugations do not follow the typical patterns of regular verbs. You’ll need to memorize its unique set of conjugations for each subject pronoun.
How to Use Sobresalir in the Present Tense
Sobresalir generally means to stand out or protrude, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.
To protrude or stick out: for example, La rama sobresale del árbol (The branch sticks out from the tree).
To excel or stand out: for example, Ella sobresale en matemáticas (She excels at math).
To be prominent or noticeable: for example, Su nariz sobresale de su rostro (His nose is prominent on his face).
To surpass or go beyond: for example, Sus habilidades sobresalen las expectativas (Her abilities surpass expectations).
To be outstanding or exceptional (colloquial): for example, Ese chico sobresale, es un crack (That guy stands out, he’s a pro).
Real Life Examples of Sobresalir in the Present Tense
En la oficina, mi compañero de trabajo sobresale por su dedicación y eficiencia. (At the office, my coworker stands out for their dedication and efficiency.)
Nuestro equipo sobresale en el campeonato gracias a su arduo entrenamiento. (Our team excels in the championship thanks to their hard training.)
Cuando visito una nueva ciudad, siempre sobresalen los edificios históricos y las plazas principales. (When I visit a new city, the historic buildings and main squares always stand out.)
En la clase de arte, la profesora dice que mi pintura sobresale por sus colores vibrantes. (In art class, the teacher says my painting stands out for its vibrant colors.)
Los platos típicos de esta región sobresalen por su sabor único y auténtico. (The typical dishes of this region stand out for their unique and authentic flavor.)
En la reunión familiar, mi tía sobresale por contar las mejores historias y chistes. (At the family gathering, my aunt stands out for telling the best stories and jokes.)
Aunque soy nuevo en el equipo, sobresalgo por mi habilidad para resolver problemas rápidamente. (Although I’m new to the team, I stand out for my ability to solve problems quickly.)
En el concierto, la voz del cantante principal sobresale por encima de los demás instrumentos. (At the concert, the lead singer’s voice stands out above the other instruments.)
En la feria artesanal, los productos de cuero sobresalen por su calidad y diseño. (At the craft fair, the leather products stand out for their quality and design.)
En las noticias, el reportaje sobre el cambio climático sobresale por su importancia y relevancia. (On the news, the report on climate change stands out for its importance and relevance.)
En la biblioteca, los libros de ficción histórica sobresalen por su capacidad de transportarnos a otras épocas. (At the library, the historical fiction books stand out for their ability to transport us to other eras.)
En la exposición de fotografía, las imágenes en blanco y negro sobresalen por su contraste y dramatismo. (At the photography exhibition, the black and white images stand out for their contrast and drama.)
Aunque hay muchos restaurantes en la ciudad, este sobresale por su comida casera y ambiente acogedor. (Although there are many restaurants in the city, this one stands out for its homemade food and cozy atmosphere.)
En el parque, los árboles de cerezo sobresalen cuando florecen en primavera. (In the park, the cherry trees stand out when they bloom in spring.)
Conjugation Chart with English Translations
Conjugations of Sobresalir (to stand out) in the Present Tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo sobresalgo | I stand out |
| Tú sobresales | You stand out |
| Él / Ella / Usted sobresale | He / She / You stands out |
| Nosotros / Nosotras sobresalimos | We stand out |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes sobresalen | They / You all stand out |
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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.