The Spanish verb "partir" means "to leave/split" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "partir" across all 5 tenses. New to Spanish verbs? Start with the Spanish verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "partir" in the Present Tense
Presente de indicativo Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | parto |
| tú | you (informal) | partes |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | parte |
| nosotros | we | partimos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | partís |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | parten |
Él parte el pastel ahora.
He cuts the cake now.
How to Conjugate "partir" in the Past (completed) Tense
Pretérito perfecto simple Actions that finished in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | partí |
| tú | you (informal) | partiste |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | partió |
| nosotros | we | partimos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | partisteis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | partieron |
Él partió hacia la ciudad.
He left for the city.
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Pretérito imperfecto Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | partía |
| tú | you (informal) | partías |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | partía |
| nosotros | we | partíamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | partíais |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | partían |
Él partía temprano hacia el trabajo.
He used to leave early for work.
How to Conjugate "partir" in the Future Tense
Futuro simple Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | partiré |
| tú | you (informal) | partirás |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | partirá |
| nosotros | we | partiremos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | partiréis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | partirán |
Él partirá hacia la ciudad.
He will leave for the city.
How to Conjugate "partir" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Condicional simple Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | partiría |
| tú | you (informal) | partirías |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | partiría |
| nosotros | we | partiríamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | partiríais |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | partirían |
Él partiría el pan con nosotros.
He would split the bread with us.
Frequently Asked Questions About "partir"
Is "partir" regular or irregular in Spanish?
"Partir" is a regular Spanish verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "partir" mean in English?
The Spanish verb "partir" means "to leave/split" in English.
How do you conjugate "partir" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Presente de indicativo): yo → parto, tú → partes, él/ella/usted → parte, nosotros → partimos, vosotros → partís, ellos/ustedes → parten.
How many tenses does "partir" have in Spanish?
"Partir" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Spanish: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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