The Spanish verb "sanar" means "to heal" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "sanar" across all 5 tenses. New to Spanish verbs? Start with the Spanish verb guide.
Jump to a tense
How to Conjugate "sanar" in the Present Tense
Presente de indicativo Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | sano |
| tú | you (informal) | sanas |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | sana |
| nosotros | we | sanamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | sanáis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | sanan |
Ella sana con descanso.
say it EH-yah SAH-nah kohn dehs-KAN-soh
She heals with rest.
In other languages
- French Elle guérit avec du repos.
- German Sie heilt mit Ruhe.
- Dutch Zij geneest met rust.
Yo sano rápido.
say it yo SAH-noh RAH-pee-doh
I heal quickly.
In other languages
- French Je guéris rapidement.
- German Ich heile schnell.
- Dutch Ik genees snel.
How to Conjugate "sanar" in the Past (completed) Tense
Pretérito perfecto simple Actions that finished in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | sané |
| tú | you (informal) | sanaste |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | sanó |
| nosotros | we | sanamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | sanasteis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | sanaron |
Ella sanó la piel.
say it EH-ya sa-NÓ la pyel
She healed the skin.
In other languages
- French Elle a guéri la peau.
- German Sie hat die Haut geheilt.
- Dutch Zij genas de huid.
Yo sané la herida.
say it yo sa-NÉ la eh-REE-da
I healed the wound.
In other languages
- French J'ai guéri la plaie.
- German Ich habe die Wunde geheilt.
- Dutch Ik genas de wond.
Want to actually remember these?
VerbPal drills "sanar" in real Spanish sentences using spaced repetition.
Try VerbPal FreeHow to Conjugate "sanar" in the Past (ongoing) Tense
Pretérito imperfecto Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | sanaba |
| tú | you (informal) | sanabas |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | sanaba |
| nosotros | we | sanábamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | sanabais |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | sanaban |
Él sanaba su mano.
say it EL sah-NAH-bah soo MAH-noh
He used to heal his hand.
In other languages
- French Il avait l'habitude de guérir sa main.
- German Er heilte früher seine Hand.
- Dutch Hij genas vroeger zijn hand.
Yo sanaba la herida.
say it YO sah-NAH-bah lah eh-REE-dah
I used to heal the wound.
In other languages
- French J'avais l'habitude de guérir la plaie.
- German Ich heilte früher die Wunde.
- Dutch Ik genas vroeger de wond.
How to Conjugate "sanar" in the Future Tense
Futuro simple Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | sanaré |
| tú | you (informal) | sanarás |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | sanará |
| nosotros | we | sanaremos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | sanaréis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | sanarán |
Él sanará su brazo.
say it el sah-nah-RAH
He will heal his arm.
In other languages
- French Il guérira son bras.
- German Er wird seinen Arm heilen.
- Dutch Hij zal zijn arm genezen.
Yo sanaré pronto.
say it yo sah-nah-REH
I will heal soon.
In other languages
- French Je guérirai bientôt.
- German Ich werde bald heilen.
- Dutch Ik zal snel genezen.
How to Conjugate "sanar" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Condicional simple Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | sanaría |
| tú | you (informal) | sanarías |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | sanaría |
| nosotros | we | sanaríamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | sanaríais |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | sanarían |
Usted sanaría al niño.
say it oos-TEHD sah-nah-REE-ah al NYEE-nyoh
You would heal the child.
In other languages
- French Tu guérirais l'enfant.
- German Du würdest das Kind heilen.
- Dutch Je zou het kind genezen.
Yo sanaría pronto.
say it yo sah-nah-REE-ah PROHN-toh
I would heal soon.
In other languages
- French Je guérirais bientôt.
- German Ich würde bald heilen.
- Dutch Ik zou snel genezen.
Frequently Asked Questions About "sanar"
Is "sanar" regular or irregular in Spanish?
"Sanar" is a regular Spanish verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "sanar" mean in English?
The Spanish verb "sanar" means "to heal" in English.
How do you conjugate "sanar" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Presente de indicativo): yo → sano, tú → sanas, él/ella/usted → sana, nosotros → sanamos, vosotros → sanáis, ellos/ustedes → sanan.
How many tenses does "sanar" have in Spanish?
"Sanar" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Spanish: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
Master Spanish verbs for real
Stop memorizing tables. Start speaking with confidence.
Try VerbPal Free3-day free trial. Cancel anytime.