Abofetear Conjugation in Spanish
abofetear means "to slap" in English, and it comes up when people talk about his brother in the argument, the thief in the street, his classmate over the lie and the actor in the play. This page gives you the complete conjugation of abofetear in every tense and mood — present, preterite, imperfect, future, conditional, the four perfect tenses, both subjunctive tenses and the imperative — with all six persons, plus the gerund and the past participle. Every form below comes from VerbFlow's verified conjugation tables, so you can trust the accents and the spelling changes. abofetear is a regular -ar verb, and the notes under each tense explain exactly where it follows the rules and where it breaks them. To hear it in a real sentence: Cada día, yo abofeteo a su hermano en la discusión. — "Every day, I slap his brother in the argument." Work through the tables, read the notes, then test yourself with the quiz at the end of the page.
Quick facts
- Infinitive: abofetear
- English: to slap
- Verb type: regular -ar verb
- Gerund: abofeteando
- Past participle: abofeteado
- Auxiliary verb: haber (all compound tenses use haber + abofeteado)
Full conjugation table
Every tense of abofetear with all six persons. The gerund is abofeteando and the past participle is abofeteado.
Present indicative
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | abofeteo |
| tú | abofeteas |
| él/ella/Ud. | abofetea |
| nosotros/as | abofeteamos |
| vosotros/as | abofeteáis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | abofetean |
Preterite (past)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | abofeteé |
| tú | abofeteaste |
| él/ella/Ud. | abofeteó |
| nosotros/as | abofeteamos |
| vosotros/as | abofeteasteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | abofetearon |
Imperfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | abofeteaba |
| tú | abofeteabas |
| él/ella/Ud. | abofeteaba |
| nosotros/as | abofeteábamos |
| vosotros/as | abofeteabais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | abofeteaban |
Future
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | abofetearé |
| tú | abofetearás |
| él/ella/Ud. | abofeteará |
| nosotros/as | abofetearemos |
| vosotros/as | abofetearéis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | abofetearán |
Conditional
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | abofetearía |
| tú | abofetearías |
| él/ella/Ud. | abofetearía |
| nosotros/as | abofetearíamos |
| vosotros/as | abofetearíais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | abofetearían |
Present perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | he abofeteado |
| tú | has abofeteado |
| él/ella/Ud. | ha abofeteado |
| nosotros/as | hemos abofeteado |
| vosotros/as | habéis abofeteado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | han abofeteado |
Pluperfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | había abofeteado |
| tú | habías abofeteado |
| él/ella/Ud. | había abofeteado |
| nosotros/as | habíamos abofeteado |
| vosotros/as | habíais abofeteado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habían abofeteado |
Future perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | habré abofeteado |
| tú | habrás abofeteado |
| él/ella/Ud. | habrá abofeteado |
| nosotros/as | habremos abofeteado |
| vosotros/as | habréis abofeteado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habrán abofeteado |
Conditional perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | habría abofeteado |
| tú | habrías abofeteado |
| él/ella/Ud. | habría abofeteado |
| nosotros/as | habríamos abofeteado |
| vosotros/as | habríais abofeteado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habrían abofeteado |
Present subjunctive
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | abofetee |
| tú | abofetees |
| él/ella/Ud. | abofetee |
| nosotros/as | abofeteemos |
| vosotros/as | abofeteéis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | abofeteen |
Imperfect subjunctive (-ra)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | abofeteara |
| tú | abofetearas |
| él/ella/Ud. | abofeteara |
| nosotros/as | abofeteáramos |
| vosotros/as | abofetearais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | abofetearan |
Imperative (affirmative)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| tú | abofetea |
| él/ella/Ud. | abofetee |
| nosotros/as | abofeteemos |
| vosotros/as | abofetead |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | abofeteen |
Imperative (negative)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| tú | abofetees |
| él/ella/Ud. | abofetee |
| nosotros/as | abofeteemos |
| vosotros/as | abofeteéis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | abofeteen |
Notes on each tense
A short note for every tense: when it is used, one example, and anything irregular about abofetear in that tense.
Present indicative
The present indicative of abofetear is used for routines, habits, general truths and things happening right now. Cada día, yo abofeteo a su hermano en la discusión. — "Every day, I slap his brother in the argument." For abofetear this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem abofete- plus the usual endings. Learn the six forms in the table above, and practise them with the complements in the examples section below.
Preterite (past)
The preterite (past) of abofetear is used for one action that started and finished in the past. Ayer, yo abofeteé al ladrón en la calle. — "Yesterday, I slapped the thief in the street." For abofetear this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem abofete- plus the usual endings. Say each form aloud with the complement after it, so the person and the ending stay linked in your memory.
Imperfect
The imperfect of abofetear is used for an ongoing or repeated action in the past, background description and habits that no longer happen. Antes, yo abofeteaba a su compañero por la mentira. — "In the past, I used to slap his classmate over the lie." For abofetear this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem abofete- plus the usual endings. Compare the forms with the present tense as you learn them, and the pattern will stay clear.
Future
The future of abofetear is used for what will happen, plans and predictions. Mañana, nosotros abofetearemos al actor en la obra. — "Tomorrow, we will slap the actor in the play." For abofetear this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem abofete- plus the usual endings. Learn the six forms in the table above, and practise them with the complements in the examples section below.
Conditional
The conditional of abofetear is used for what would happen, hypothetical situations and polite requests. Si pudieras, tú abofetearías a su hermano en la discusión. — "If you could, you would slap his brother in the argument." For abofetear this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem abofete- plus the usual endings. Say each form aloud with the complement after it, so the person and the ending stay linked in your memory.
Present perfect
The present perfect of abofetear is used for an action completed in the recent past that still matters now, or life experience up to now. Yo he abofeteado al ladrón en la calle. — "I have slapped the thief in the street." For abofetear this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem abofete- plus the usual endings. Compare the forms with the present tense as you learn them, and the pattern will stay clear.
Pluperfect
The pluperfect of abofetear is used for an action that had already happened before another past action. Antes de la fiesta, yo había abofeteado a su compañero por la mentira. — "Before the party, I had slapped his classmate over the lie." For abofetear this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem abofete- plus the usual endings. Learn the six forms in the table above, and practise them with the complements in the examples section below.
Future perfect
The future perfect of abofetear is used for an action that will be finished by a point in the future. Para mañana, yo habré abofeteado al actor en la obra. — "By tomorrow, I will have slapped the actor in the play." For abofetear this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem abofete- plus the usual endings. Say each form aloud with the complement after it, so the person and the ending stay linked in your memory.
Conditional perfect
The conditional perfect of abofetear is used for what would have happened if things had been different. Si hubiera podido, yo habría abofeteado a su hermano en la discusión. — "If I had been able to, I would have slapped his brother in the argument." For abofetear this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem abofete- plus the usual endings. Compare the forms with the present tense as you learn them, and the pattern will stay clear.
Present subjunctive
The present subjunctive of abofetear is used for wishes, doubts, emotions and requests after expressions such as espero que. Espero que él abofetee al ladrón en la calle. — "I hope that he/she slaps the thief in the street." For abofetear this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem abofete- plus the usual endings. Learn the six forms in the table above, and practise them with the complements in the examples section below.
Imperfect subjunctive (-ra)
The imperfect subjunctive (-ra) of abofetear is used for the same subjunctive meanings in the past, and in si clauses about unreal situations. Si él abofeteara a su compañero por la mentira, todo saldría mejor. — "If he/she slapped his classmate over the lie, everything would turn out better." For abofetear this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem abofete- plus the usual endings. Say each form aloud with the complement after it, so the person and the ending stay linked in your memory.
Imperative (affirmative)
The imperative (affirmative) of abofetear is used for orders, instructions and invitations. ¡Abofetea al actor en la obra! — "Slap the actor in the play!" For abofetear this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem abofete- plus the usual endings. Compare the forms with the present tense as you learn them, and the pattern will stay clear.
Imperative (negative)
The imperative (negative) of abofetear is used for prohibitions and negative orders. No abofetees a su hermano en la discusión. — "Do not slap his brother in the argument." For abofetear this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem abofete- plus the usual endings. Learn the six forms in the table above, and practise them with the complements in the examples section below.
Examples: abofetear in real sentences
Ten sentences with abofetear, one for each main tense, each with its English translation. Read them aloud, then try changing the person and the complement to make your own versions.
- Cada día, yo abofeteo a su hermano en la discusión. — "Every day, I slap his brother in the argument." This is the present tense, used for a habit.
- Ayer, yo abofeteé al ladrón en la calle. — "Yesterday, I slapped the thief in the street." This is the preterite, one finished action.
- Antes, yo abofeteaba a su compañero por la mentira. — "In the past, I used to slap his classmate over the lie." This is the imperfect, a repeated action in the past.
- Mañana, nosotros abofetearemos al actor en la obra. — "Tomorrow, we will slap the actor in the play." This is the future tense, a plan for tomorrow.
- Si pudieras, tú abofetearías a su hermano en la discusión. — "If you could, you would slap his brother in the argument." This is the conditional, something that would happen.
- Yo he abofeteado al ladrón en la calle. — "I have slapped the thief in the street." This is the present perfect, an action with present relevance.
- Espero que él abofetee a su compañero por la mentira. — "I hope that he/she slaps his classmate over the lie." This is the present subjunctive, after espero que.
- Si él abofeteara al actor en la obra, todo saldría mejor. — "If he/she slapped the actor in the play, everything would turn out better." This is the imperfect subjunctive, in a si clause.
- ¡Abofetea a su hermano en la discusión! — "Slap his brother in the argument!" This is the imperative, a direct order or request.
- Ahora, Yo estoy abofeteando al ladrón en la calle. — "Now, I am slaping the thief in the street." This is the progressive, with estar and the gerund.
Common mistakes with abofetear
The errors learners actually make with abofetear, each with the wrong form, the right form, and why it is wrong.
Mistake 1: Adding a reflexive pronoun that does not belong
- Wrong: Yo me abofeteo a su hermano en la discusión.
- Right: Yo abofeteo a su hermano en la discusión.
- Why: abofetear is not reflexive, so there is no pronoun to add. Yo abofeteo a su hermano en la discusión. is the correct sentence, and the extra pronoun changes the meaning.
Mistake 2: Dropping the accent on the vosotros form
- Wrong: Vosotros abofeteais a su hermano en la discusión.
- Right: Vosotros abofeteáis a su hermano en la discusión.
- Why: The vosotros form abofeteáis carries a written accent. Without it the word is misspelled, and in writing the accent is part of the form.
Mistake 3: Using the present tense for yesterday
- Wrong: Ayer, yo abofeteo al ladrón en la calle.
- Right: Ayer, yo abofeteé al ladrón en la calle.
- Why: Ayer means yesterday, so the action is finished and needs the preterite. The present tense is for habits and routines, not for yesterday: Ayer, yo abofeteé al ladrón en la calle. — "Yesterday, I slapped the thief in the street."
Mistake 4: Mixing up the gerund and the participle
- Wrong: Estoy abofeteado a su compañero por la mentira.
- Right: Estoy abofeteando a su compañero por la mentira.
- Why: After estar you need the gerund abofeteando for the progressive. The participle abofeteado goes with haber in the perfect tenses (he abofeteado), never after estar.
Mistake 5: Using the él form for nosotros
- Wrong: Nosotros abofetea a su hermano en la discusión.
- Right: Nosotros abofeteamos a su hermano en la discusión.
- Why: The person and the ending must match: nosotros takes abofeteamos, while abofetea belongs to él and ella. Check the person first, then choose the form.
Quiz: abofetear conjugation
Test yourself with ten questions on abofetear. The answers are explained, so read them even when you get a question right.
1. What is the yo form of abofetear in the present tense?
- (a) abofeteo
- (b) abofeteas
- (c) abofetea
- (d) abofeteamos
Answer: (a) abofeteo. The yo form is abofeteo. Check the person before you answer.
2. What is the tú form of abofetear in the present tense?
- (a) abofeteo
- (b) abofetea
- (c) abofeteamos
- (d) abofeteas
Answer: (d) abofeteas. The tú form is abofeteas. Check the person before you answer.
3. What is the él/ella form of abofetear in the present tense?
- (a) abofeteas
- (b) abofeteamos
- (c) abofetea
- (d) abofeteo
Answer: (c) abofetea. The él/ella form is abofetea. Check the person before you answer.
4. What is the nosotros form of abofetear in the present tense?
- (a) abofetea
- (b) abofeteamos
- (c) abofeteo
- (d) abofeteas
Answer: (b) abofeteamos. The nosotros form is abofeteamos. Check the person before you answer.
5. What is the ellos/ellas form of abofetear in the present tense?
- (a) abofetean
- (b) abofeteo
- (c) abofeteas
- (d) abofetea
Answer: (a) abofetean. The ellos/ellas form is abofetean. Check the person before you answer.
6. What is the gerund of abofetear?
- (a) abofeteando
- (b) abofeteado
- (c) abofeteo
- (d) abofetear
Answer: (a) abofeteando. The gerund is abofeteando, used for the progressive: estoy abofeteando.
7. What is the past participle of abofetear?
- (a) abofeteando
- (b) abofeteé
- (c) abofetear
- (d) abofeteado
Answer: (d) abofeteado. The past participle is abofeteado, used with haber in all perfect tenses: he abofeteado.
8. Complete the sentence: Cada día, yo ___ a su hermano en la discusión.
- (a) abofetea
- (b) abofeteamos
- (c) abofeteo
- (d) abofeteas
Answer: (c) abofeteo. The sentence needs the yo form abofeteo (Every day, I slap his brother in the argument.)
9. What is the yo form of abofetear in the preterite?
- (a) abofeteamos
- (b) abofeteé
- (c) abofeteaste
- (d) abofeteó
Answer: (b) abofeteé. The yo preterite is abofeteé. The preterite describes one finished action.
10. Complete the sentence: Espero que él ___ a su compañero por la mentira.
- (a) abofetees
- (b) abofeteemos
- (c) abofeteéis
- (d) abofetee
Answer: (d) abofetee. After espero que Spanish needs the subjunctive, and the él form is abofetee.
Frequently asked questions about abofetear
Is abofetear regular?
Yes. abofetear is a regular -ar verb: abofeteo, abofeteé, abofeteaba, abofetearé. There are no spelling changes and no stem changes, so once you know the endings you can conjugate it in every tense.
What does abofetear mean, and when do I use it?
abofetear means "to slap" in English. Use it when you talk about his brother in the argument, the thief in the street, his classmate over the lie and the actor in the play — for example: Yo abofeteo a su hermano en la discusión. — "I slap his brother in the argument." It is a practical verb for everyday conversation, and it appears in all the tenses on this page.
How do you say it in a real sentence?
A natural sentence is: Yo abofeteo a su hermano en la discusión. — "I slap his brother in the argument." Change the person using the table above, and change the complement to talk about your own life: the verb stays the same, only the ending changes.
Is there a reflexive form of abofetear?
No. abofetear is not reflexive, so it is used without a pronoun: Yo abofeteo a su hermano en la discusión. — "I slap his brother in the argument." Adding me, te or se would change the meaning, so keep the verb plain unless you mean the reflexive partner.
When do I use the present tense instead of the preterite with abofetear?
Use the present for habits and routines: Yo abofeteo a su hermano en la discusión. — "I slap his brother in the argument." Use the preterite for one finished action: Ayer, yo abofeteé a su hermano en la discusión. — "Yesterday, I slapped his brother in the argument." If the action happens regularly, choose the present; if it happened once and is finished, choose the preterite.