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What do we add at the end of a verb when talking about he, she, or it in the present simple?
What do we add at the end of a verb when talking about he, she, or it in the present simple?
- An ing
- No change
- An s (correct)
- An ed
Which verb ending requires adding 'es' in the present simple?
Which verb ending requires adding 'es' in the present simple?
- s
- ing
- ed
- ch (correct)
What happens to a verb ending in 'y' preceded by a consonant in the present simple?
What happens to a verb ending in 'y' preceded by a consonant in the present simple?
- Add 'ed'
- Add 's'
- Add 'ies' (correct)
- No change
Which verbs do not follow the typical rules in the present simple?
Which verbs do not follow the typical rules in the present simple?
When do we not use 's' with verbs in the present simple?
When do we not use 's' with verbs in the present simple?
What can the present simple be used to express?
What can the present simple be used to express?
What does the present simple indicate about an action?
What does the present simple indicate about an action?
What is the correct form of the verb 'catch' when referring to 'Olivia' in the present simple?
What is the correct form of the verb 'catch' when referring to 'Olivia' in the present simple?
What is the correct form of the verb 'carry' when referring to 'Olivia' in the present simple?
What is the correct form of the verb 'carry' when referring to 'Olivia' in the present simple?
What is the correct form of the verb 'have' when referring to 'Olivia' in the present simple?
What is the correct form of the verb 'have' when referring to 'Olivia' in the present simple?
Which verb is used to describe permanent characteristics in Spanish?
Which verb is used to describe permanent characteristics in Spanish?
What does the verb 'ser' translate to in English?
What does the verb 'ser' translate to in English?
When should 'ser' be used in Spanish?
When should 'ser' be used in Spanish?
What is the main difference between 'ser' and 'estar' in Spanish?
What is the main difference between 'ser' and 'estar' in Spanish?
What is the meaning of the Spanish verb 'haber'?
What is the meaning of the Spanish verb 'haber'?
Which verb is used to express temporary states in Spanish?
Which verb is used to express temporary states in Spanish?
Which verb is used to express desires in Spanish?
Which verb is used to express desires in Spanish?
Which verb is used to indicate possession in Spanish?
Which verb is used to indicate possession in Spanish?
Which verb in the list means 'to drive'?
Which verb in the list means 'to drive'?
Which verb is used to express 'to rest'?
Which verb is used to express 'to rest'?
Which verb means 'to understand'?
Which verb means 'to understand'?
Which verb is used to convey 'to write'?
Which verb is used to convey 'to write'?
What does the verb 'ganar' mean in Spanish?
What does the verb 'ganar' mean in Spanish?
Which verb means 'to like' in Spanish?
Which verb means 'to like' in Spanish?
What is the meaning of the Spanish verb 'hacer'?
What is the meaning of the Spanish verb 'hacer'?
Which verb means 'to go' in Spanish and is almost exclusively used with the preposition 'a'?
Which verb means 'to go' in Spanish and is almost exclusively used with the preposition 'a'?
What are the two main parts of regular verbs in Spanish?
What are the two main parts of regular verbs in Spanish?
Which verb means 'to take out, to remove' in Spanish?
Which verb means 'to take out, to remove' in Spanish?
What does the text recommend for learning Spanish with engaging material?
What does the text recommend for learning Spanish with engaging material?
Why does the article advise starting with the most common verbs in Spanish?
Why does the article advise starting with the most common verbs in Spanish?
What is the Spanish infinitive for the verb 'to be' when referring to permanent characteristics?
What is the Spanish infinitive for the verb 'to be' when referring to permanent characteristics?
Which verb is used to express temporary states or conditions in Spanish?
Which verb is used to express temporary states or conditions in Spanish?
What is the correct Spanish conjugation for 'I am a doctor'?
What is the correct Spanish conjugation for 'I am a doctor'?
Which verb is used to indicate possession in Spanish?
Which verb is used to indicate possession in Spanish?
Which verb means 'to have' in Spanish?
Which verb means 'to have' in Spanish?
What is the main difference between 'ser' and 'estar' in Spanish?
What is the main difference between 'ser' and 'estar' in Spanish?
Which verb is used to convey the act of resting in Spanish?
Which verb is used to convey the act of resting in Spanish?
Which verb is used to express 'to write' in Spanish?
Which verb is used to express 'to write' in Spanish?
Which verb is used to indicate the act of driving in Spanish?
Which verb is used to indicate the act of driving in Spanish?
Which verb is used to convey the act of beginning in Spanish?
Which verb is used to convey the act of beginning in Spanish?
Which verb means 'to understand' in Spanish?
Which verb means 'to understand' in Spanish?
Which verb is used to express the act of hoping or expecting in Spanish?
Which verb is used to express the act of hoping or expecting in Spanish?
Which verb is used to express desires in Spanish?
Which verb is used to express desires in Spanish?
What verb is used to indicate possession in Spanish?
What verb is used to indicate possession in Spanish?
Which verb means 'to see' in Spanish?
Which verb means 'to see' in Spanish?
What does the verb 'hablar' mean in English?
What does the verb 'hablar' mean in English?
Which verb is used to convey 'to give'?
Which verb is used to convey 'to give'?
What verb means 'to eat' in Spanish?
What verb means 'to eat' in Spanish?
What are the two main parts of regular verbs in Spanish?
What are the two main parts of regular verbs in Spanish?
Why does the article advise starting with the most common verbs in Spanish?
Why does the article advise starting with the most common verbs in Spanish?
What does FluentU provide for learning Spanish?
What does FluentU provide for learning Spanish?
What is recommended as a resource for learning Spanish with engaging material?
What is recommended as a resource for learning Spanish with engaging material?
What range of contexts do the examples of usage cover?
What range of contexts do the examples of usage cover?
What are the parts of a regular verb in Spanish?
What are the parts of a regular verb in Spanish?
What does the Spanish verb 'hacer' mean?
What does the Spanish verb 'hacer' mean?
Which verb in Spanish means 'to speak'?
Which verb in Spanish means 'to speak'?
What is the meaning of the Spanish verb 'gustar'?
What is the meaning of the Spanish verb 'gustar'?
Which verb in Spanish means 'to clean'?
Which verb in Spanish means 'to clean'?
What does the Spanish verb 'ganar' mean?
What does the Spanish verb 'ganar' mean?
Which verb in Spanish means 'to go' and is almost exclusively used with the preposition 'a'?
Which verb in Spanish means 'to go' and is almost exclusively used with the preposition 'a'?
Study Notes
Commonly Used Spanish Regular Verbs with Examples
- The list includes 100 commonly used Spanish regular verbs with examples of how to use them.
- Regular verbs in Spanish are composed of two main parts: the root and the ending.
- The root is the part of the verb that expresses the meaning.
- Examples of usage are provided for each verb, such as "sacar" (to take out, to remove), "salir" (to leave), "sentirse" (to feel), "ser" (to be), "tener" (to have), "tocar" (to touch, to play a musical instrument), "tomar" (to take), "trabajar" (to work), "traducir" (to translate), "traer" (to bring), "usar" (to use), "venir" (to come, to arrive), "ver" (to see), "viajar" (to travel), "vivir" (to live), and "volver" (to return).
- The examples cover a range of contexts, including expressing age, nationality, occupation, physical description, and event locations.
- The text encourages reviewing present tense conjugations for each verb and offers resources for practice, such as an online conjugation tool and Spanish songs.
- It also recommends immersion programs like FluentU for learning Spanish.
- The article advises starting with the most common verbs, as they are useful for day-to-day Spanish.
- The article is available as a downloadable PDF for convenient and portable access.
- FluentU is recommended as a resource for learning Spanish with engaging material, offering a natural approach to language and culture.
- FluentU provides a wide variety of videos with interactive transcripts, allowing learners to tap on words for instant definitions and examples, add words to a vocab list, and review interactive transcripts and vocab.
Spanish Verbs and Meanings
- "Extrañar" means "to miss" and is used in sentences like "Extraño a mi madre" (I miss my mother).
- "Ganar" means "to earn" or "to win" and can be used in sentences like "Ellos ganan mucho dinero" (They earn a lot of money).
- "Gustar" means "to like" and can be used in sentences like "Me gusta dormir" (I like to sleep).
- "Haber" means "to have" and is used to describe if an object exists or if it's actually present, as in "He trabajado en la biblioteca" (I have worked in the library).
- "Hablar" means "to speak" and is used in sentences like "Hablo inglés, mandarÃn y español" (I speak English, Mandarin, and Spanish).
- "Hacer" means "to make" or "to do" and can be used in sentences like "Hago una tarta" (I am making a cake).
- "Invitar" means "to invite" and can be used in sentences like "Voy a invitar a MarÃa a mi fiesta de cumpleaños" (I’m going to invite MarÃa to my birthday party).
- "Ir" means "to go" and is almost exclusively used with the preposition "a," as in "Voy al parque" (I am going to the park).
- "Jugar" means "to play" and can be used in sentences like "¿Qué videojuegos juegas?" (What video games do you play?).
- "Lavar" means "to wash" and can be used in sentences like "¿Cuándo te lavas el cabello?" (When do you wash your hair?).
- "Limpiar" means "to clean" and can be used in sentences like "Mi esposo y yo limpiamos la casa todos los domingos" (My husband and I clean the house every Sunday).
- "Llamar" means "to call" and can be used in sentences like "Llamaré a la policÃa" (I will call the police).
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Test your knowledge of present simple tense in English with this quick quiz. Learn the secret to forming the present simple and practice adding 's' to verbs when talking about he, she, or it. See if you can correctly choose the right form of the verb based on the subject.
