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The present tense is the tense (form of a verb) that is often used to express: There are two common types of present tenses found in most Indo-European languages: the present indicative (in the indicative mood) and the present subjunctive (subjunctive mood). English present indicative tense In English, the present tense is subdivided into the following forms: Strictly speaking, these different "present tenses" are actually combinations of tenses and aspects (the progressive tenses include a continuous aspect). Spanish present indicative tense In Spanish, the present tense is used almost identically to that of English. Conjugation: French present indicative tense In French, the present tense is used almost identically to that of English. Conjugation: To express the present continuous, expressions such as "en train de" or "en cours de" are frequently used. Jean est en train de manger. John is eating, John is in the middle of eating. On est en train de chercher un nouvel appartement. We're looking for a new apartment, we're in the process of finding a new apartment. German present indicative tense In German, the present tense is used in a similar fashion. However it has no present continuous tense. Conjugation: Italian present indicative tense In Italian, the present tense is used almost identically to that of English. Conjugation: Portuguese present indicative tense In Portuguese, the present tense is used almost identically to that of English. Conjugation: Latin present indicative tense In Latin, the present tense can be translated as being progressive or simple. Conjugation: See also | |||||||
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