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Chapter 5: Conjugation & Verb Dictionary
Conjugation Rules
Understanding verb conjugation is essential for forming correct sentences. Here are the fundamental rules and structures.
Verb Components
Every verb consists of three main parts:
- Subject: Who performs the action (I, you, he/she, we, they)
- Stem (Radical): The base form of the verb (e.g., "habl-" from "hablar")
- Ending (Terminaison): The suffix that changes based on tense and subject (e.g., "-o", "-as", "-a")
Stem: habl- + Ending: -o = hablo (I speak)
Tenses Overview
Verbs change form to indicate when an action occurs. The main tenses are:
Used for current actions or general truths.
Endings for -ar verbs: -o, -as, -a, -amos, -áis, -an
Example: Yo hablo (I speak), Tú hablas (You speak)
Used for completed actions in the past.
Endings for -ar verbs: -é, -aste, -ó, -amos, -asteis, -aron
Example: Yo hablé (I spoke), Tú hablaste (You spoke)
Used for actions that will happen.
Endings (same for all verbs): -é, -ás, -á, -emos, -éis, -án
Example: Yo hablaré (I will speak), Tú hablarás (You will speak)
Regular vs. Irregular Verbs
Regular verbs follow predictable patterns based on their endings (-ar, -er, -ir).
Irregular verbs don't follow standard patterns and must be memorized.
Regular: Hablar → hablo, hablas, habla (follows pattern)
Irregular: Ser → soy, eres, es (doesn't follow pattern)
Verb Dictionary
Browse verbs alphabetically to see their forms and conjugations.