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Grammar — Spanish Verbs And Verb Tenses

Master verb conjugations with these guides that break down the trickiest tenses and irregular verbs.

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Beginner A2

A Guide To Conjugating The Preterite Tense In Spanish

The preterite is one of the most common tenses you'll use when speaking Spanish, and you'll need it if you don't want to be stuck in the present.
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Intermediate B1

Spanish Ser Conjugation: A Complete Guide

Master the essential Spanish verb “ser” with our comprehensive conjugation guide.
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Beginner A2

Spanish Grammar: When To Use Ser And Estar

Featuring the obligatory “to be or not to be” reference.
5 Min Reading Time
Beginner A2

How And When To Use Spanish Modal Verbs

Learn a tricky part of Spanish grammar with the help of some music.
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Beginner A2

The 20 Most Common Spanish Verbs (And How To Use Them)

Learn how to use and conjugate the most important verbs in Spanish.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 20 most common verbs in Spanish include ser, estar, tener, hacer, poder, decir, ir, ver, dar, saber, querer, llegar, pasar, deber, poner, parecer, quedar, creer, hablar, and llevar. Knowing these common Spanish verbs is essential for everyday conversation.

An example of a verb in Spanish is “hablar,” which means “to speak.” Spanish verbs like hablar are used to express actions and are conjugated according to tense, subject, and mood.

There are thousands of ar verbs in Spanish, as -ar is the most common verb ending. Conjugation for ar verbs in Spanish follows regular patterns, making them easier for beginners to learn.

Yes, many Spanish irregular verbs have accents in certain conjugations, especially in the preterite tense and with some stem changing verbs. Accents help indicate the correct pronunciation and grammatical tense.

Spanish has hundreds of regular verbs, which follow predictable patterns for conjugation in each tense. Regular verbs in Spanish are categorized as ar, er, or ir verbs.

To conjugate verbs in Spanish past tense, use the preterite or imperfect endings depending on the context. Regular ar, er, and ir verbs have specific conjugation rules, while irregular preterite verbs in Spanish follow unique patterns.

Reflexive verbs in Spanish are used when the subject performs an action on itself, such as “lavarse” (to wash oneself). Reflexive verbs Spanish typically include a reflexive pronoun like “me,” “te,” or “se.”

Preterite verbs in Spanish describe actions completed in the past. Spanish verb conjugation in the preterite tense often involves unique endings for regular and irregular verbs, especially for verbs like tener, estar, and ir.

Not all verbs in Spanish are reflexive; only certain verbs use reflexive pronouns to indicate the subject acts on itself. Most Spanish verbs are not reflexive, but understanding reflexive verbs Spanish is key to mastering Spanish grammar.

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