While the Spanish imperfect tense largely follows consistent conjugation patterns, there are three exceptions to the rule: “ir” (to go), “ser” (to be), and “ver” (to see). These three verbs undergo unique conjugation changes in the imperfect tense, setting them apart from both regular and stem-changing verbs. Ir (to go) The verb “ir,” which means […]
Regular Verb Conjugations in the Spanish imperfect tense: A quick and easy introduction
The imperfect tense, or “pasado imperfecto,” is used to talk about ongoing or incomplete actions in the past, habits or routines, descriptions, and simultaneous events in the past. In this lesson you’ll learn how to conjugate regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs in the imperfect tense. Regular -ar verbs For -ar verbs such as ‘comprar‘ […]
Stem-Changing Verbs in the Spanish Preterite Tense: A quick and easy introduction.
In the Spanish preterite tense, there are several common -ir verbs where the stem changes to form the correct verb conjugation. Stem-changing -ir verbs fall into three categories in the preterite: e -> i, o -> u, and e -> ie. This means that in certain conjugations, the ‘e’ changes to ‘i‘, the ‘o‘ to […]
Regular Verb Conjugations in Spanish Preterite Tense: A quick and easy introduction
Mastering the preterite tense, or past simple tense, is a fundamental aspect of Spanish. This tense is used to describe completed actions. In this post, we’ll cover how to conjugate regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs. Preterite Tense for Regular -ar Verbs The regular -ar verbs in the preterite follow this pattern: For example, ‘hablar’ […]
The Spanish Preterite Tense: A quick and easy introduction.
Understanding the preterite tense is an essential part of mastering the Spanish language. Also known as the past simple tense, the preterite tense is used to describe actions completed at a particular point in the past. Unlike the imperfect tense, which describes ongoing or incomplete actions in the past, the preterite focuses on completed actions. […]
Stem-changing Verbs in the Simple Present Tense
We’re still digging into the conjugations of the present tense, but now it gets more tricky: stem changing verbs in the simple present tense. Some verbs, like sentir – to feel and saber – to know, change their ‘stems’ or the first part of the verb. If you followed the regular rules for sentir you […]
Conjugations of Stem-changing Verbs in the Spanish Simple Present Tense
In previous articles, we have covered the conjugations of regular verbs in the Spanish simple present tense. In this article, we’ll cover the conjugations of stem-changing verbs in the Spanish simple present tense. Stem-changing verbs, as the name suggests, exhibit a change in their stem when conjugated. These changes occur in the root of the […]
Conjugations -er and -ir Verbs in the Spanish Simple Present Tense
In the previous lesson on the Spanish Simple Present Tense, you learned to use the simple present tense with regular -ar verbs – ones that follow simple rules that are easy to understand and use. For example, hablar, caminar and estudiar. In this lesson you’ll learn about another set of conjugations in the simple present […]
The Simple Present Tense: Spanish Indicative
The present indicative tense is a foundational component of the Spanish language, allowing you to express actions and states in the present moment. It serves as a vital tool for describing ongoing events, stating facts, and expressing general truths. This article will explore the intricacies of the Spanish present indicative tense, examining its formation, usage, […]
The Near Future Tense in Spanish: Using Ir a (Going to)
In Spanish, the near future tense is commonly expressed using the phrase ir a followed by the infinitive form of a verb. This construction is used to talk about plans, intentions, and actions that will happen in the immediate future. It is equivalent to the English structure going to + verb. Forming the Near Future […]