abogarverb
Abogar means to advocate in English. It is a verb, and you will see it as aboga, abogó and abogan.
- to advocate
Abogan por la completa abstinencia.
They advocate complete abstinence.
El abogado defensor abogó por una sentencia más justa.
The defense lawyer advocated for a fairer sentence.
Siempre abogo por el diálogo antes que por el conflicto.
I always advocate for dialogue rather than conflict.
Los sindicatos abogarán por mejores condiciones laborales el próximo año.
The unions will advocate for better working conditions next year.
Common forms
| Form | Reading | Tense |
|---|---|---|
| aboga | he, she, it | Present |
| abogó | he, she, it | Preterite |
| abogan | they | Present |
| abogando | Gerund | |
| abogaba | he, she, it | Imperfect |
| abogamos | we | Present or preterite |
| abogaban | they | Imperfect |
| abogaron | they | Preterite |
| abogo | I | Present |
| abogará | he, she, it | Future |
| aboguen | they | Present subjunctive |