Present Tense Verb Conjugation
Ya girl should start with the present tense. Past, future, an subjuctive get more complex.
In Spanish, verbs are conjugated according to the person performing the action. Verbs are classified mainly into three groups based on their infinitive ending: -ar, -er and -ir.
Regular -AR verbs
-ARExample: hablar (to speak)
See corresponding verb endings in BOLD
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| I | hablo |
| you (informal) | hablas |
| he/she/you (formal) | habla |
| we | hablamos |
| they/you all | hablan |
Regular -ER verbs
-ERExample: comer (to eat)
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| I | como |
| you (informal) | comes |
| he/she/you (formal) | come |
| we | comemos |
| they/you all | comen |
Regular -IR verbs
-IRExample: vivir (to live)
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| I | viv́o |
| you (informal) | viv́es |
| he/she/you (formal) | vive |
| we | vivimos |
| you all (Spain) | viv́is |
| they/you all | viv́en |
Common Irregular Verbs
IrregularThese verbs break the rules, kinda like you. Ya just gotta memorize them.
ser (to be - permanent)
- I: soy
- you (informal): eres
- he/she/you (formal): es
- we: somos
- they/you all: son
estar (to be - temporary)
- I: estoy
- you (informal): estás
- he/she/you (formal): está
- we: estamos
- they/you all: están
ir (to go)
- I: voy
- you (informal): vas
- he/she/you (formal): va
- we: vamos
- they/you all: van
tener (to have)
- I: tengo
- you (informal): tienes
- he/she/you (formal): tiene
- we: tenemos
- they/you all: tienen
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Conjugation Quiz
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