The Spanish verb "habitar" means "to inhabit" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "habitar" across all 5 tenses. New to Spanish verbs? Start with the Spanish verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "habitar" in the Present Tense
Presente de indicativo Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | habito |
| tú | you (informal) | habitas |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | habita |
| nosotros | we | habitamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | habitáis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | habitan |
Ella habita aquí.
say it EH-yah ah-BEE-tah
She lives here.
In other languages
- French Elle habite ici.
- German Sie wohnt hier.
- Dutch Zij woont hier.
Yo habito en Madrid.
say it yo ah-BEE-toh
I live in Madrid.
In other languages
- French J'habite à Madrid.
- German Ich wohne in Madrid.
- Dutch Ik woon in Madrid.
How to Conjugate "habitar" in the Past (completed) Tense
Pretérito perfecto simple Actions that finished in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | habité |
| tú | you (informal) | habitaste |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | habitó |
| nosotros | we | habitamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | habitasteis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | habitaron |
Él habitó la montaña.
say it el ah-bee-TOH lah mon-TAH-nyah
He inhabited the mountain.
In other languages
- French Il habitait la montagne.
- German Er bewohnte den Berg.
- Dutch Hij bewoonde de berg.
Yo habité en esa casa.
say it yo ah-bee-TEH en EH-sah KAH-sah
I lived in that house.
In other languages
- French J'ai habité dans cette maison.
- German Ich habe in diesem Haus gewohnt.
- Dutch Ik heb in dat huis gewoond.
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Pretérito imperfecto Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | habitaba |
| tú | you (informal) | habitabas |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | habitaba |
| nosotros | we | habitábamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | habitabais |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | habitaban |
Él habitaba en el centro.
say it el ah-bee-TAH-bah en el SEN-troh
He was living in the center.
In other languages
- French Il vivait au centre.
- German Er wohnte im Zentrum.
- Dutch Hij woonde in het centrum.
Yo habitaba cerca del río.
say it yo ah-bee-TAH-bah SER-kah del REE-oh
I was living near the river.
In other languages
- French Je vivais près de la rivière.
- German Ich wohnte am Fluss.
- Dutch Ik woonde bij de rivier.
How to Conjugate "habitar" in the Future Tense
Futuro simple Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | habitaré |
| tú | you (informal) | habitarás |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | habitará |
| nosotros | we | habitaremos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | habitaréis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | habitarán |
Ella habitará en el campo.
say it EH-yah ah-bee-tah-RÁH en el KAHM-poh
She will live in the countryside.
In other languages
- French Elle vivra à la campagne.
- German Sie wird auf dem Land leben.
- Dutch Zij zal op het platteland wonen.
Yo habitaré aquí.
say it yo ah-bee-tah-RÉH ah-KEE
I will live here.
In other languages
- French Je vivrai ici.
- German Ich werde hier leben.
- Dutch Ik zal hier wonen.
How to Conjugate "habitar" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Condicional simple Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | habitaría |
| tú | you (informal) | habitarías |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | habitaría |
| nosotros | we | habitaríamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | habitaríais |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | habitarían |
Ella habitaría en el campo.
say it EH-yah ah-bee-tah-REE-ah en el KAHM-poh
She would live in the countryside.
In other languages
- French Elle vivrait à la campagne.
- German Sie würde auf dem Land leben.
- Dutch Zij zou op het platteland wonen.
Yo habitaría en esa casa.
say it yo ah-bee-tah-REE-ah en EH-sah KAH-sah
I would live in that house.
In other languages
- French Je vivrais dans cette maison.
- German Ich würde in diesem Haus leben.
- Dutch Ik zou in dat huis wonen.
Frequently Asked Questions About "habitar"
Is "habitar" regular or irregular in Spanish?
"Habitar" is a regular Spanish verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "habitar" mean in English?
The Spanish verb "habitar" means "to inhabit" in English.
How do you conjugate "habitar" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Presente de indicativo): yo → habito, tú → habitas, él/ella/usted → habita, nosotros → habitamos, vosotros → habitáis, ellos/ustedes → habitan.
How many tenses does "habitar" have in Spanish?
"Habitar" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Spanish: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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