Irregular Verbs in Spanish
Irregular verbs do not follow the standard conjugation patterns for regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs. Learning these irregular verbs is crucial for mastering Spanish as they are commonly used in everyday speech. This lesson will introduce you to some of the most common irregular verbs in the present tense, their conjugations, examples, and exercises to help you practice.
Common Irregular Verbs and Their Conjugations
1. Ser (to be)
- Yo soy
- Tú eres
- Él/Ella/Usted es
- Nosotros/Nosotras somos
- Vosotros/Vosotras sois
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes son
2. Estar (to be)
- Yo estoy
- Tú estás
- Él/Ella/Usted está
- Nosotros/Nosotras estamos
- Vosotros/Vosotras estáis
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes están
3. Ir (to go)
- Yo voy
- Tú vas
- Él/Ella/Usted va
- Nosotros/Nosotras vamos
- Vosotros/Vosotras vais
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes van
4. Tener (to have)
- Yo tengo
- Tú tienes
- Él/Ella/Usted tiene
- Nosotros/Nosotras tenemos
- Vosotros/Vosotras tenéis
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes tienen
5. Hacer (to do, to make)
- Yo hago
- Tú haces
- Él/Ella/Usted hace
- Nosotros/Nosotras hacemos
- Vosotros/Vosotras hacéis
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes hacen
6. Decir (to say, to tell)
- Yo digo
- Tú dices
- Él/Ella/Usted dice
- Nosotros/Nosotras decimos
- Vosotros/Vosotras decís
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes dicen
7. Venir (to come)
- Yo vengo
- Tú vienes
- Él/Ella/Usted viene
- Nosotros/Nosotras venimos
- Vosotros/Vosotras venís
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes vienen
8. Poder (to be able to, can)
- Yo puedo
- Tú puedes
- Él/Ella/Usted puede
- Nosotros/Nosotras podemos
- Vosotros/Vosotras podéis
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes pueden
9. Querer (to want, to love)
- Yo quiero
- Tú quieres
- Él/Ella/Usted quiere
- Nosotros/Nosotras queremos
- Vosotros/Vosotras queréis
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes quieren
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Examples and Common Phrases
- Yo soy estudiante - I am a student.
- Ella está en casa - She is at home.
- Nosotros vamos al cine - We are going to the cinema.
- Él tiene un perro - He has a dog.
- Tú haces la tarea - You do the homework.
- Ellos dicen la verdad - They tell the truth.
- Yo vengo de España - I come from Spain.
- ¿Puedes ayudarme? - Can you help me?
- Queremos viajar a México - We want to travel to Mexico.
Exercises
Exercise 1: Conjugate the Verbs
Conjugate the following verbs in the present tense.
- (ser) Yo _____, Tú _____, Él/Ella/Usted _____, Nosotros/Nosotras _____, Vosotros/Vosotras _____, Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes _____
- (tener) Yo _____, Tú _____, Él/Ella/Usted _____, Nosotros/Nosotras _____, Vosotros/Vosotras _____, Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes _____
- (hacer) Yo _____, Tú _____, Él/Ella/Usted _____, Nosotros/Nosotras _____, Vosotros/Vosotras _____, Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes _____
Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
- Ella _____ (estar) feliz.
- Nosotros _____ (ir) al parque.
- Tú _____ (decir) la respuesta.
- Ellos _____ (venir) a la fiesta.
- Yo _____ (poder) hablar español.
Exercise 3: Translate the Sentences
Translate the following sentences from English to Spanish.
- I am a teacher.
- We have a car.
- They are going to the beach.
- You (informal) want a new book.
- He is making dinner.
Exercise 4: Sentence Formation
Create sentences using the irregular verbs in the present tense with the following prompts.
- (ser) Mi hermano
- (estar) Nosotros
- (ir) Yo
- (tener) Ellos
- (hacer) Tú
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