Verbs
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Grammar Explanation
Verbs are words that express actions, states, or occurrences. In Spanish, verbs are essential parts of sentences and agree with the subject in both number and person. Spanish verbs are conjugated, meaning their endings change depending on who is doing the action (the subject), the tense (when the action happens), and the mood (the attitude of the speaker toward the action).
Spanish verbs are grouped into three categories based on their infinitive endings: -ar, -er, and -ir. Regular verbs follow predictable patterns, while irregular verbs have unique conjugations that must be memorized. Verbs are used in almost every context: actions (run, eat), states (be, feel), desires (want), and commands (listen, go). Knowing how to conjugate and use verbs properly is key to effective communication in Spanish.
Examples
- •“Yo hablo español todos los días.”
- •“¿Tú comes pizza los viernes?”
- •“Ellos viven en una casa grande.”
- •“María quiere aprender francés.”
- •“Nosotros escribimos cartas a nuestros amigos.”
- •“¿Puedes ayudarme con la tarea?”
- •“Ayer fui al cine con mi hermano.”
- •“Ustedes son muy amables.”
Tips
- 💡Remember the regular verb endings (-ar, -er, -ir) and practice with common verbs.
- 💡Watch out for irregular verbs like "ser," "ir," and "tener"—these don't follow standard patterns.
- 💡Practice saying subject pronouns (yo, tú, él, etc.) and their matching verb forms to reinforce agreement.
- 💡Common mistake: forgetting to match the verb ending to the subject (e.g., saying "yo comes" instead of "yo como").
- 💡When in doubt, look for patterns among verb conjugations and use mnemonic devices to remember irregular forms.
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Practice the conjugation and complex use of verbs in advanced structures of contemporary Spanish.
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Advanced exercises to perfect the use of verbs in Spanish, exploring nuances, complex structures, and literary or abstract contexts.
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