Yo hablo español.
English: I speak Spanish.
- Language
- Spanish
- Level
- A2
- Unit
- Verbos en presente
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Regular verbs in the Spanish present tense are verbs that follow predictable patterns when you conjugate them. You change the ending of the verb according to the subject (who is doing the action).
When to use it
Use the present tense in Spanish to talk about actions happening now, habits, routines, and general facts.
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.
Ellos escriben cartas.
English: They write letters.
Tips
- Pay attention to the verb ending (-ar, -er, -ir) to know which pattern to use.
- Remember to change the verb ending for each subject (yo, tú, él, etc.).
- Do not use the subject pronoun (yo, tú, etc.) if it is clear from the verb ending.
Exceptions and edge cases
- Some verbs are irregular and do not follow these patterns. For example: ser, ir, tener.