Regular verbs are the superheroes of Spanish grammar! They follow predictable patterns, making it easy to express actions in the present tense. In this guide, we’ll break down those patterns and show you how to conjugate like a pro.
Why Regular Verbs Matter
- Foundation for Fluency: Regular verbs are the building blocks of everyday conversation. Once you master them, you can start expressing a huge variety of actions.
- Predictable Patterns: Unlike irregular verbs, regular verbs follow simple rules. This makes them a great starting point for beginners.
How to Conjugate Regular Verbs
Each type of regular verb (ending in -ar, -er, or -ir) has its own unique set of endings. Let’s dive into each one:
1. -ar Verbs (examples: hablar – to speak, bailar – to dance)
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| yo | hablo |
| tú | hablas |
| él/ella/usted | habla |
| nosotros/nosotras | hablamos |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | hablan |
2. -er Verbs (examples: comer – to eat, beber – to drink)
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| yo | como |
| tú | comes |
| él/ella/usted | come |
| nosotros/nosotras | comemos |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | comen |
3. -ir Verbs (examples: vivir – to live, escribir – to write)
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| yo | vivo |
| tú | vives |
| él/ella/usted | vive |
| nosotros/nosotras | vivimos |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | viven |
Beyond the Basics:
- Negation: To make a sentence negative, add “no” before the conjugated verb. (Example: No hablo español – I don’t speak Spanish)
- Questions: Flip the order of the subject and verb to form a question. (Example: ¿Hablas español? – Do you speak Spanish?)
Synonyms:
- English: Regular Verbs in Present Simple, Simple Present
- Spanish: Verbos Regulares en Presente Simple, Presente de Indicativo, Presente