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Learn Spanish Verbs - 100 Most Common Spanish Verbs
Learn Spanish Verbs - 100 Most Common Spanish Verbs
Spanish Verbs
-AR Verbs
The -AR verbs form the largest group of regular verbs in Spanish. These verbs are incredibly versatile and appear frequently in
everyday language. Knowing how to conjugate them can provide you with a great tool for constructing a wide variety of
sentences. In this section, we'll focus on how to conjugate -AR verbs using the example "hablar," which means "to speak."
Conjugation Rule: To conjugate -AR verbs, you remove the infinitive ending "-ar" and add the appropriate endings that
correspond to each subject pronoun.
Here are the endings for -AR verbs in the present tense:
Yo: -o
Tú: -as
Él/Ella/Usted: -a
Nosotros/Nosotras: -amos
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes: -an
Yo hablo (I speak)
-ER Verbs
-ER verbs are another fundamental group of verbs in Spanish, and they are essential for describing actions like eating, reading,
and running. Though not as numerous as -AR verbs, they are equally important for effective communication. In this segment,
we'll delve into the conjugation patterns of -ER verbs, illustrated by the verb "comer," which translates to "to eat."
Conjugation Rule: To conjugate -ER verbs, remove the infinitive ending "-er" and attach the appropriate endings.
Here are the endings for -ER verbs in the present tense:
Yo: -o
Tú: -es
Él/Ella/Usted: -e
Nosotros/Nosotras: -emos
Vosotros/Vosotras: -éis
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes: -en
Yo como (I eat)
-IR Verbs
Lastly, -IR verbs might be the smallest category among the regular verbs, but they include some very common and important
verbs like "vivir" (to live). Their conjugation is somewhat similar to that of -ER verbs, which makes them easier to master once
you've got the hang of -ER verbs. In this section, we'll concentrate on how to correctly conjugate -IR verbs, using "vivir" as our
example.
Conjugation Rule: To conjugate -IR verbs, remove the infinitive ending "-ir" and attach the appropriate endings.
Here are the endings for -IR verbs in the present tense:
Yo: -o
Tú: -es
Él/Ella/Usted: -e
Nosotros/Nosotras: -imos
Vosotros/Vosotras: -ís
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes: -en
Yo vivo (I live)
These conjugation rules form the bedrock for understanding regular verbs in Spanish, allowing you to generate a multitude of
sentences for daily communication.
Here's the present tense conjugation of ser along with English translations:
Yo soy (I am)
As you can see, the verb forms of ser are quite irregular and must be memorized.
Ir (To Go)
Yo voy (I go)
Yo tengo (I have)
Él/Ella/Usted hace (He does/He makes/She does/She makes/You do/You make - formal)
Irregular verbs in Spanish may seem challenging initially, but don't let that intimidate you. They are commonly used in
everyday conversation, making them essential to your language-learning journey. With consistent practice and a solid
strategy, you'll get the hang of them in no time.
Conclusion:
While Spanish verbs involve various conjugations and irregularities, don’t let that overwhelm you. Begin with the basics, slowly
build up your knowledge, and regularly practice to improve. Over time, your efforts will surely pay off. ¡Buena suerte! (Good
luck!)