Common Spanish Verbs

Embarking on the journey to learn Spanish is both exciting and rewarding. As with any language, a solid grasp of verbs is paramount to effectively communicate. Here, we introduce a selection of common Spanish verbs that can enrich your vocabulary and aid you in various conversational contexts.

1. Aceptar

“Aceptar” translates to “accept” in English. It is a regular “-ar” verb, so it follows the standard “-ar” verb conjugation pattern in Spanish. For instance, “Yo acepto” means “I accept”.

2. Rechazar

“Rechazar” means “reject” in English. Also an “-ar” verb, “rechazar” follows the same conjugation rules as “aceptar”. For example, “Ellos rechazan la oferta” translates to “They reject the offer”.

3. Agradecer

“Agradecer” translates to “to thank” or “to be grateful”. It is a regular “-ecer” verb, and it’s often used with the preposition “por” (for). For instance, “Yo agradezco por tu ayuda” means “I am grateful for your help”.

4. Permitir

“Permitir” means “allow” or “permit”. This is an “-ir” verb and follows regular “-ir” verb conjugation. An example of its use could be, “Ella permite que yo vaya” which translates to “She allows me to go”.

5. Extrañar

“Extrañar” translates to “miss” in English, as in missing a person or a place. It’s an “-ar” verb. “Te extraño” is a common way to say “I miss you” in Spanish.

6. Reparar

“Reparar” is the Spanish verb for “repair”. It is a regular “-ar” verb. For instance, “Yo reparo el coche” means “I repair the car”.

7. Aconsejar

“Aconsejar” means “advise”. It follows the regular “-ar” verb conjugation. An example would be, “El médico me aconseja descansar”, which translates to “The doctor advises me to rest”.

8. Estornudar

“Estornudar” means “to sneeze”. It’s an “-ar” verb. For example, “El gato está estornudando” translates to “The cat is sneezing”.

9. Aparecer

“Aparecer” translates to “appear”. It’s a regular “-ecer” verb. For instance, “El sol aparece temprano en la mañana” means “The sun appears early in the morning”.

10. Compartir

“Compartir” means “share”. It is a regular “-ir” verb. For example, “Nosotros compartimos la comida” translates to “We share the food”.

11. Acordar

“Acordar” translates to “agree” or “decide”. This is an “-ar” verb. “Hemos acordado encontrarnos a las ocho”, translates to “We have agreed to meet at eight”.

12. Notar

“Notar” translates to “notice”. It is a regular “-ar” verb. For example, “Ella nota un cambio en su comportamiento”, which means “She notices a change in his behavior”.

13. Crear

“Crear” means “create”. It is a regular “-ar” verb. An example of its use could be “Él crea una obra de arte”, which translates to “

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