Parir Conjugation in Spanish
parir means "to give birth" in English, and it comes up when people talk about her first child at home, twins in hospital, her daughter in spring and complications in the clinic. This page gives you the complete conjugation of parir 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. parir is a regular -ir 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: Yo paro a su primer hijo en casa. — "I give birth her first child at home." Work through the tables, read the notes, then test yourself with the quiz at the end of the page.
Quick facts
- Infinitive: parir
- English: to give birth
- Verb type: regular -ir verb
- Gerund: pariendo
- Past participle: parido
- Auxiliary verb: haber (all compound tenses use haber + parido)
Full conjugation table
Every tense of parir with all six persons. The gerund is pariendo and the past participle is parido.
Present indicative
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | paro |
| tú | pares |
| él/ella/Ud. | pare |
| nosotros/as | parimos |
| vosotros/as | parís |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | paren |
Preterite (past)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | parí |
| tú | pariste |
| él/ella/Ud. | parió |
| nosotros/as | parimos |
| vosotros/as | paristeis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | parieron |
Imperfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | paría |
| tú | parías |
| él/ella/Ud. | paría |
| nosotros/as | paríamos |
| vosotros/as | paríais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | parían |
Future
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | pariré |
| tú | parirás |
| él/ella/Ud. | parirá |
| nosotros/as | pariremos |
| vosotros/as | pariréis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | parirán |
Conditional
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | pariría |
| tú | parirías |
| él/ella/Ud. | pariría |
| nosotros/as | pariríamos |
| vosotros/as | pariríais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | parirían |
Present perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | he parido |
| tú | has parido |
| él/ella/Ud. | ha parido |
| nosotros/as | hemos parido |
| vosotros/as | habéis parido |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | han parido |
Pluperfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | había parido |
| tú | habías parido |
| él/ella/Ud. | había parido |
| nosotros/as | habíamos parido |
| vosotros/as | habíais parido |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habían parido |
Future perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | habré parido |
| tú | habrás parido |
| él/ella/Ud. | habrá parido |
| nosotros/as | habremos parido |
| vosotros/as | habréis parido |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habrán parido |
Conditional perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | habría parido |
| tú | habrías parido |
| él/ella/Ud. | habría parido |
| nosotros/as | habríamos parido |
| vosotros/as | habríais parido |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habrían parido |
Present subjunctive
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | para |
| tú | paras |
| él/ella/Ud. | para |
| nosotros/as | paramos |
| vosotros/as | paráis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | paran |
Imperfect subjunctive (-ra)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | pariera |
| tú | parieras |
| él/ella/Ud. | pariera |
| nosotros/as | pariéramos |
| vosotros/as | parierais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | parieran |
Imperative (affirmative)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| tú | pare |
| él/ella/Ud. | para |
| nosotros/as | paramos |
| vosotros/as | parid |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | paran |
Imperative (negative)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| tú | paras |
| él/ella/Ud. | para |
| nosotros/as | paramos |
| vosotros/as | paráis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | paran |
Notes on each tense
A short note for every tense: when it is used, one example, and anything irregular about parir in that tense.
Present indicative
The present indicative of parir is used for routines, habits, general truths and things happening right now. Yo paro a su primer hijo en casa. — "I give birth her first child at home." For parir this tense follows the regular -ir pattern: the stem par- 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 parir is used for one action that started and finished in the past. Ayer, yo parí a gemelos en el hospital. — "Yesterday, I gave birth twins in hospital." For parir this tense follows the regular -ir pattern: the stem par- 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 parir is used for an ongoing or repeated action in the past, background description and habits that no longer happen. Antes, yo paría a su hija en primavera. — "In the past, I used to give birth her daughter in spring." For parir this tense follows the regular -ir pattern: the stem par- 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 parir is used for what will happen, plans and predictions. Mañana, nosotros pariremos sin complicaciones en la clínica. — "Tomorrow, we will give birth without complications in the clinic." For parir this tense follows the regular -ir pattern: the stem par- 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 parir is used for what would happen, hypothetical situations and polite requests. Si pudieras, tú parirías a su primer hijo en casa. — "If you could, you would give birth her first child at home." For parir this tense follows the regular -ir pattern: the stem par- 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 parir is used for an action completed in the recent past that still matters now, or life experience up to now. Yo he parido a gemelos en el hospital. — "I have given birth twins in hospital." For parir this tense follows the regular -ir pattern: the stem par- 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 parir is used for an action that had already happened before another past action. Antes de la fiesta, yo había parido a su hija en primavera. — "Before the party, I had given birth her daughter in spring." For parir this tense follows the regular -ir pattern: the stem par- 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 parir is used for an action that will be finished by a point in the future. Para mañana, yo habré parido sin complicaciones en la clínica. — "By tomorrow, I will have given birth without complications in the clinic." For parir this tense follows the regular -ir pattern: the stem par- 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 parir is used for what would have happened if things had been different. Si hubiera podido, yo habría parido a su primer hijo en casa. — "If I had been able to, I would have given birth her first child at home." For parir this tense follows the regular -ir pattern: the stem par- 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 parir is used for wishes, doubts, emotions and requests after expressions such as espero que. Espero que ella para a gemelos en el hospital. — "I hope that she gives birth twins in hospital." For parir this tense follows the regular -ir pattern: the stem par- 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 parir is used for the same subjunctive meanings in the past, and in si clauses about unreal situations. Si ella pariera a su hija en primavera, todo saldría mejor. — "If she gave birth her daughter in spring, everything would turn out better." For parir this tense follows the regular -ir pattern: the stem par- 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 parir is used for orders, instructions and invitations. ¡Pare sin complicaciones en la clínica! — "Give birth without complications in the clinic!" For parir this tense follows the regular -ir pattern: the stem par- 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 parir is used for prohibitions and negative orders. No paras a su primer hijo en casa. — "Do not give birth her first child at home." For parir this tense follows the regular -ir pattern: the stem par- plus the usual endings. Learn the six forms in the table above, and practise them with the complements in the examples section below.
Examples: parir in real sentences
Ten sentences with parir, 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.
- Yo paro a su primer hijo en casa. — "I give birth her first child at home." This is the present tense, used for a habit.
- Ayer, yo parí a gemelos en el hospital. — "Yesterday, I gave birth twins in hospital." This is the preterite, one finished action.
- Antes, yo paría a su hija en primavera. — "In the past, I used to give birth her daughter in spring." This is the imperfect, a repeated action in the past.
- Mañana, nosotros pariremos sin complicaciones en la clínica. — "Tomorrow, we will give birth without complications in the clinic." This is the future tense, a plan for tomorrow.
- Si pudieras, tú parirías a su primer hijo en casa. — "If you could, you would give birth her first child at home." This is the conditional, something that would happen.
- Yo he parido a gemelos en el hospital. — "I have given birth twins in hospital." This is the present perfect, an action with present relevance.
- Espero que ella para a su hija en primavera. — "I hope that she gives birth her daughter in spring." This is the present subjunctive, after espero que.
- Si ella pariera sin complicaciones en la clínica, todo saldría mejor. — "If she gave birth without complications in the clinic, everything would turn out better." This is the imperfect subjunctive, in a si clause.
- ¡Pare a su primer hijo en casa! — "Give birth her first child at home!" This is the imperative, a direct order or request.
- Ahora, Yo estoy pariendo a gemelos en el hospital. — "Now, I am giving birth twins in hospital." This is the progressive, with estar and the gerund.
Common mistakes with parir
The errors learners actually make with parir, 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 paro a su primer hijo en casa.
- Right: Yo paro a su primer hijo en casa.
- Why: parir is not reflexive, so there is no pronoun to add. Yo paro a su primer hijo en casa. is the correct sentence, and the extra pronoun changes the meaning.
Mistake 2: Dropping the accent on the vosotros form
- Wrong: Vosotros paris a su primer hijo en casa.
- Right: Vosotros parís a su primer hijo en casa.
- Why: The vosotros form parís 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 paro a gemelos en el hospital.
- Right: Ayer, yo parí a gemelos en el hospital.
- 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 parí a gemelos en el hospital. — "Yesterday, I gave birth twins in hospital."
Mistake 4: Mixing up the gerund and the participle
- Wrong: Estoy parido a su hija en primavera.
- Right: Estoy pariendo a su hija en primavera.
- Why: After estar you need the gerund pariendo for the progressive. The participle parido goes with haber in the perfect tenses (he parido), never after estar.
Mistake 5: Using the él form for nosotros
- Wrong: Nosotros pare a su primer hijo en casa.
- Right: Nosotros parimos a su primer hijo en casa.
- Why: The person and the ending must match: nosotros takes parimos, while pare belongs to él and ella. Check the person first, then choose the form.
Quiz: parir conjugation
Test yourself with ten questions on parir. The answers are explained, so read them even when you get a question right.
1. What is the yo form of parir in the present tense?
- (a) pare
- (b) parimos
- (c) paro
- (d) pares
Answer: (c) paro. The yo form is paro. Check the person before you answer.
2. What is the tú form of parir in the present tense?
- (a) parimos
- (b) pares
- (c) paro
- (d) pare
Answer: (b) pares. The tú form is pares. Check the person before you answer.
3. What is the él/ella form of parir in the present tense?
- (a) pare
- (b) paro
- (c) pares
- (d) parimos
Answer: (a) pare. The él/ella form is pare. Check the person before you answer.
4. What is the nosotros form of parir in the present tense?
- (a) paro
- (b) pares
- (c) pare
- (d) parimos
Answer: (d) parimos. The nosotros form is parimos. Check the person before you answer.
5. What is the ellos/ellas form of parir in the present tense?
- (a) pares
- (b) pare
- (c) paren
- (d) paro
Answer: (c) paren. The ellos/ellas form is paren. Check the person before you answer.
6. What is the gerund of parir?
- (a) paro
- (b) parir
- (c) pariendo
- (d) parido
Answer: (c) pariendo. The gerund is pariendo, used for the progressive: estoy pariendo.
7. What is the past participle of parir?
- (a) parir
- (b) parido
- (c) pariendo
- (d) parí
Answer: (b) parido. The past participle is parido, used with haber in all perfect tenses: he parido.
8. Complete the sentence: Yo ___ a su primer hijo en casa.
- (a) paro
- (b) pares
- (c) pare
- (d) parimos
Answer: (a) paro. The sentence needs the yo form paro (I give birth her first child at home.)
9. What is the yo form of parir in the preterite?
- (a) pariste
- (b) parió
- (c) parimos
- (d) parí
Answer: (d) parí. The yo preterite is parí. The preterite describes one finished action.
10. Complete the sentence: Espero que él ___ a su hija en primavera.
- (a) paráis
- (b) para
- (c) paras
- (d) paramos
Answer: (b) para. After espero que Spanish needs the subjunctive, and the él form is para.
Frequently asked questions about parir
Is parir regular?
Yes. parir is a regular -ir verb: paro, parí, paría, pariré. There are no spelling changes and no stem changes, so once you know the endings you can conjugate it in every tense.
What does parir mean, and when do I use it?
parir means "to give birth" in English. Use it when you talk about her first child at home, twins in hospital, her daughter in spring and complications in the clinic — for example: Yo paro a su primer hijo en casa. — "I give birth her first child at home." 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 paro a su primer hijo en casa. — "I give birth her first child at home." 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 parir?
No. parir is not reflexive, so it is used without a pronoun: Yo paro a su primer hijo en casa. — "I give birth her first child at home." 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 parir?
Use the present for habits and routines: Yo paro a su primer hijo en casa. — "I give birth her first child at home." Use the preterite for one finished action: Ayer, yo parí a su primer hijo en casa. — "Yesterday, I gave birth her first child at home." If the action happens regularly, choose the present; if it happened once and is finished, choose the preterite.