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Conjugation Chart of “Subir” (to go up) in the Present Tense

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Understanding the Present Tense of “Subir”

The Present Tense of Subir is used to describe actions happening right now or habitual actions, for example: Subo las escaleras. (I go up the stairs.)

Subir is a regular -ir verb, so its conjugations in the present tense follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

How to Use Subir in the Present Tense

Subir generally means to go up or ascend, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To go up/ascend: for example, Yo subo las escaleras (I go up the stairs).

To increase: for example, Los precios suben cada año (Prices increase every year).

To upload: for example, Subo fotos a Instagram (I upload photos to Instagram).

To board: for example, Subimos al autobús (We board the bus).

Slang: To get high/intoxicated: for example, Ellos suben con esa hierba (They get high on that weed).

Vulgar slang: To have sex: for example, Vosotros subís al cuarto (You guys go up to the bedroom, implying to have sex).

Real Life Examples of Subir in the Present Tense

Cada mañana subo al autobús para ir al trabajo. (Every morning I get on the bus to go to work.)

Tú subes las escaleras demasiado rápido. (You go up the stairs too quickly.)

Mi hermana sube fotos nuevas a Instagram todos los días. (My sister posts new photos on Instagram every day.)

Nosotros subimos la montaña los fines de semana. (We hike up the mountain on weekends.)

¿Subís al escenario para actuar esta noche? (Are you all going on stage to perform tonight?)

Los precios suben cada año. (Prices go up every year.)

Cuando subo al avión, busco mi asiento rápidamente. (When I board the plane, I quickly find my seat.)

¿Por qué subes el volumen de la música tan alto? (Why do you turn the music volume up so loud?)

Ella sube las persianas todas las mañanas. (She raises the blinds every morning.)

Subimos al techo para ver las estrellas de noche. (We go up to the roof to see the stars at night.)

¿Subís las maletas al avión o las dejan en la terminal? (Do you all take the luggage onto the plane or leave it at the terminal?)

Los niños suben al autobús escolar a las 7 am. (The kids get on the school bus at 7 am.)

Cuando subo de peso, tengo que hacer más ejercicio. (When I gain weight, I have to exercise more.)

¿Por qué subes las piernas a la mesa? Es de mala educación. (Why do you put your feet up on the table? It’s rude.)

Ellos suben al edificio más alto de la ciudad para tener una mejor vista. (They go up to the tallest building in the city to get a better view.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Subir (to go up) in the Present 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.