Yo hablo español.
English: I speak Spanish.
- Language
- Spanish
- Level
- A1
- Unit
- Verbos: presente
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Regular verbs in the present indicative in Spanish are verbs that follow predictable patterns when conjugated. This tense is used to talk about actions happening now or habits.
When to use it
Use the present indicative in Spanish to talk about daily routines, facts, and actions happening right now.
Key forms
- Verbs ending in -ar: hablar → hablo, hablas, habla, hablamos, habláis, hablan
- Verbs ending in -er: comer → como, comes, come, comemos, coméis, comen
- Verbs ending in -ir: vivir → vivo, vives, vive, vivimos, vivís, viven
Examples
Tú comes una manzana.
English: You eat an apple.
Nosotros vivimos en Madrid.
English: We live in Madrid.
Él trabaja en una oficina.
English: He works in an office.
Tips
- Pay attention to the verb ending (-ar, -er, -ir) to choose the correct endings.
- Do not use the subject pronoun (yo, tú, etc.) if it is clear who the subject is; it is often omitted in Spanish.
- Watch out for spelling changes in pronunciation, but regular verbs do not change their stem.
Exceptions and edge cases
- Some verbs are irregular and do not follow these patterns (for example: ser, ir, tener).