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What is the correct conjugation of 'jugar' for 'yo' in the present tense?
What is the correct conjugation of 'jugar' for 'yo' in the present tense?
Which phrase correctly translates to 'What sport do you practice?'?
Which phrase correctly translates to 'What sport do you practice?'?
How do you say 'We won the game yesterday' in Spanish?
How do you say 'We won the game yesterday' in Spanish?
What is the correct conjugation of 'hacer' for 'él/ella' in the present tense?
What is the correct conjugation of 'hacer' for 'él/ella' in the present tense?
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Which of the following sentences means 'I really like basketball'?
Which of the following sentences means 'I really like basketball'?
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What does the verb 'jugar' mean in Spanish?
What does the verb 'jugar' mean in Spanish?
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Which sentence correctly uses the present tense for a routine activity?
Which sentence correctly uses the present tense for a routine activity?
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Which of the following is a sport included in the vocabulary for sports?
Which of the following is a sport included in the vocabulary for sports?
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What is the correct form of 'correr' for 'yo' in the preterite tense?
What is the correct form of 'correr' for 'yo' in the preterite tense?
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How would you say 'I like swimming' in Spanish?
How would you say 'I like swimming' in Spanish?
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Which verb means 'to train' in Spanish?
Which verb means 'to train' in Spanish?
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What is the first person singular (yo) form of 'hacer' in the present tense?
What is the first person singular (yo) form of 'hacer' in the present tense?
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What does 'perder' mean in Spanish?
What does 'perder' mean in Spanish?
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Study Notes
Spanish Verbs for Sports and Hobbies
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Key Verbs for Sports/Hobbies:
- Jugar: To play (a sport/game)
- Practicar: To practice (a sport)
- Correr: To run
- Nadar: To swim
- Montar: To ride (a bike/horse)
- Lanzar: To throw
- Patear: To kick
- Esquiar: To ski
- Hacer: To do/play (sports)
- Ganar: To win
- Perder: To lose
- Entrenar: To train
Vocabulary for Sports
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Popular Sports:
- Fútbol: Soccer
- Béisbol: Baseball
- Baloncesto/Básquetbol: Basketball
- Tenis: Tennis
- Golf: Golf
- Voleibol: Volleyball
- Atletismo: Track and field
- Natación: Swimming
- Ciclismo: Cycling
- Boxeo: Boxing
- Hockey: Hockey
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Other Sports/Activities:
- Fútbol americano: Football
- Surf: Surfing
- Esquí: Skiing
- Senderismo: Hiking
- Lucha libre: Wrestling
- Remo: Rowing
Sentence Structure & Tenses
- Present Tense (routine): Subject + Verb + Activity (e.g., Yo juego al fútbol todos los días.)
- Preterite Tense (past): Subject + Verb (preterite) + Activity (e.g., Ayer corrí en el estadio.)
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Using Gustar (likes):
- Me gusta + infinitive for singular activities (e.g., Me gusta nadar.)
- Me gustan + plural nouns for multiple activities (e.g., Me gustan el béisbol y el fútbol.)
Verb Conjugation Examples
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Regular -AR verbs (e.g., Practicar):
- Yo practico, Tú practicas, Él/Ella practica, Nosotros practicamos, Ellos/Ellas practican
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Regular -ER verbs (e.g., Correr):
- Yo corro, Tú corres, Él/Ella corre, Nosotros corremos, Ellos/Ellas corren
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Regular -IR verbs (e.g., Escribir):
- Yo escribo, Tú escribes, Él/Ella escribe, Nosotros escribimos, Ellos/Ellas escriben
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Irregular Verbs (e.g., Jugar):
- Yo juego, Tú juegas, Él/Ella juega, Nosotros jugamos, Ellos/Ellas juegan
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Irregular Verbs (e.g., Hacer):
- Yo hago, Tú haces, Él/Ella hace, Nosotros hacemos, Ellos/Ellas hacen
Common Phrases
- ¿Qué deporte practicas?: What sport do you practice?
- Yo juego al fútbol los fines de semana: I play soccer on weekends.
- Nosotros ganamos el partido ayer: We won the game yesterday.
- Me gusta mucho el baloncesto: I really like basketball.
- Ellos entrenan todos los días: They train every day.
Practice Translations and Conjugations
- Practice Translation: "I like to play basketball on Saturdays" (Me gusta jugar al baloncesto los sábados.)
- Practice Conjugation (Nadar): Yo nado, Tú nadas, Él/Ella nada, Nosotros nadamos, Ellos/Ellas nadan
- Practice Sentence (using Jugar):
- Practice Translation: "Yesterday, we won the game." (Ayer ganamos el partido.)
- Practice Conjugation: (Jugar and Practicar full conjugations) are in the study guide.
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Test your knowledge of essential Spanish verbs related to sports and hobbies. This quiz covers key actions, popular sports vocabulary, and basic sentence structures. Perfect for anyone looking to enhance their Spanish language skills in a fun and engaging way.
