Verb Conjugation in Spanish
Introduction
Verb conjugation in Spanish is essential for communicating properly. Verbs change their forms based on the subject, tense, and mood. In this lesson, we'll focus on conjugating regular verbs in the present tense.
Regular Verb Conjugation
Present Tense
Regular verbs in Spanish follow a consistent pattern in the present tense. They are divided into three categories based on their endings: -ar, -er, and -ir.
Conjugation Patterns
-AR Verbs
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| yo | -o |
| tú | -as |
| él/ella/usted | -a |
| nosotros/nosotras | -amos |
| vosotros/vosotras | -áis |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | -an |
Example: hablar (to speak)
- yo hablo
- tú hablas
- él/ella/usted habla
- nosotros/nosotras hablamos
- vosotros/vosotras habláis
- ellos/ellas/ustedes hablan
-ER Verbs
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| yo | -o |
| tú | -es |
| él/ella/usted | -e |
| nosotros/nosotras | -emos |
| vosotros/vosotras | -éis |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | -en |
Example: comer (to eat)
- yo como
- tú comes
- él/ella/usted come
- nosotros/nosotras comemos
- vosotros/vosotras coméis
- ellos/ellas/ustedes comen
-IR Verbs
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| yo | -o |
| tú | -es |
| él/ella/usted | -e |
| nosotros/nosotras | -imos |
| vosotros/vosotras | -ís |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | -en |
Example: vivir (to live)
- yo vivo
- tú vives
- él/ella/usted vive
- nosotros/nosotras vivimos
- vosotros/vosotras vivís
- ellos/ellas/ustedes viven
Summary
Regular verbs in Spanish follow a predictable pattern in the present tense. By mastering these conjugation rules, you can effectively communicate in everyday situations.
Practice
Try conjugating the following verbs using the patterns above:
- trabajar (to work)
- leer (to read)
- escribir (to write)
Feel free to ask if you have any questions or need further explanations!