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The most common Spanish verbs for beginners you need to know

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  • Date 06/02/2021
Most common Spanish verbs

When you learn Spanish, you will discover many verbs with some more commonly used than others. By mastering the most common Spanish verbs, you can learn just how to use these terms and improve your confidence in Spanish. 

HOW TO CONJUGATE THE MOST COMMON SPANISH VERBS

Starting to learn Spanish you will need to understand how to use Spanish verb conjugation. Sometimes the rules of grammar in Spanish can be a little confusing but when you know the basics, it becomes easier to speak and read fluently. 

In the following article, we take a closer look at the use of the most used Spanish verbs.

SER AND ESTAR

“Ser” conjugation in Spanish is a popular verb and an important part of understanding and using the language in the correct context. 

Both ser and estar mean “to be”. We use “ser” to introduce ourselves and to speak about personality traits, professions, ethnicities, and nationalities. 

An example: Él es un doctor (He is a doctor)

“Estar” is only used when we are talking about temporary things. This can include the way we feel at a given time or describing a location or direction.

An example:

Él está estudiando para un examen (He is studying for a test)

Ser Conjugation:

  • yo soy – I am
  • tú eres – you are 
  • él/ella es – he/she is (singular) 
  • nosotros somos – we are 
  • vosotros sois – you are (plural) 
  • ellos/ellas son – they are 

Estar Conjugation:

  • yo estoy – I am
  • tú estás – you are 
  • él/ella está – he/she is 
  • nosotros estamos – we are
  • vosotros estáis – you are
  • ellos/ellas están – they are

IR AND HACER CONJUGATION

Ir Conjugation:

“Ir” is one of the most common Spanish verbs and means: “to go”

An example would include: Hoy voy a ir a cenar con Carlos (Tonight I am going to dinner with Carlos)

  • yo voy
  • tú vas
  • él/ella va
  • nosotros vamos
  • vosotros vais
  • ellos/ellas van

Hacer Conjugation:

We will use the Spanish verb “hacer” when referring to an external state.  

Example 1: Hace frio fuera (It is cold outside.)

Example 2: Hace viento hoy (It is windy today.)

TENER AND SABER CONJUGATION

Tener Conjugation:

It is used to describe a person’s state, so, when you express a personal state, you will use the verb “tener”. 

Example 1: Tengo frio (I am cold.)

Example 2: Tengo sed (I feel thirsty.)

Saber Conjugation:

On the other hand, the verb “Saber” in Spanish is used when we want “to know” something or if we “can” do something. 

Example: ¿Sabes dónde está el restaurante? (Do you know where the restaurant is?)

LEARNING THE MOST COMMON SPANISH VERB CONJUGATIONS

Now that you’ve explored the most common Spanish verbs, we hope that you will be speaking and reading in Spanish. Once you familiarise yourself with the different Spanish basic verbs and their uses, it becomes easier to communicate in Spanish. Enjoy learning the many Spanish verb conjugations and travel to the beautiful country with confidence!

Now that you know the most used Spanish verbs, discover 20 Spanish idioms with “tener” and other common Spanish idioms!

 

EXERCISES

Is this correct? "Él está jugando con sus amigos"
Is this correct? "María tiene a la playa"
Hoy (ir) ____ al cine con mi familia.
Tu hermana (ser) ____ enfermera.
Nosotros (saber) ____ cual es tu nombre.
Mi novio (tener) ____ hambre.
(hacer) ____ viento hoy.
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