1.4 Verbos: El Presente -AR
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Capítulo 1
Verbos: El Presente de verbos que terminan en -AR
¿Para qué sirve y cómo lo uso?
The following explanations are all about verbs in the present tense which include regular -AR ending verbs and the verbs ser and tener. You will be able to conjugate verbs in the appropriate form and determine when to use ser and tener.
Gramática: Verbos Regulares -AR El Presente | |||
Verbos -AR |
Pronombre |
Conjugaciones |
Ejemplos |
1. All verbs in Spanish end in -ar, -er, or -ir 2. In order to conjugate remove the -ar ending and add the ending that matches. 3. The endings provided are for the present tense. |
Yo Tú El, Ella, Usted Nosotros/as Vosotros/as Ellos, Ellas, Ustdes |
-o -as -a -amos -áis -an |
Amar- to love Caminar- to walk Enseñar- to teach Estudiar- to study Hablar- to talk Llamar- to call Olvidar- to forget Parar- to stop Practicar- to practice Trabajar- to work Usar- to use |
*The verbs ser and tener have various meanings and applications. However, they are important to understand and differentiate because they are both different ways of saying I am in Spanish.
Gramática: Verbo Ser El Presente | |||
Ser |
Conjugaciones |
Ejemplos |
Ejemplos |
1. Ser is one of the verbs in Spanish that means to be while the other is Estar. 2. Ser is used mostly to describe the permanent state of something. 3. Examples include: DOCTOR Description, Occupation, Characteristic, Time, Origin, Relation |
1. Ser is an irregular verb with different endings.
Yo Soy Tú Eres El, Ella, Usted Es Nosotros/as Somos Vosotros/as Sois Ellos, Ellas, Ustdes Son |
1. Description Nosotras somos altas. We are tall. 2. Occupation Ellos son estudiantes. They are students. 3. Characteristic Tú eres divertida. You are fun. |
4. Time Son las dos de la tarde It's two in the afternoon 5. Origin Yo soy de México I am from México 6. Relation Elizabeth es mi madre Elizabeth is my mom |
Gramática: Verbo Tener El Presente |
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Tener |
Conjugaciones |
Ejemplos |
Ejemplos |
1. Tener means to have. 2. Tener is used for something you physically have or to express a feeling or need. 3. Tener can be used to describe feelings or emotions at a specific time: tener + noun |
1. Tener is an irregular verb with different endings.
Yo Tengo Tú Tienes El, Ella, Usted Tiene Nosotros/as Tenemos Vosotros/as Tenéis Ellos, Ellas, Ustdes Tienen |
Tienes una casa. You have a house. Tengo 18 años. I am 18 years old. Tiene hambre. She is hungry. Tenemos miedo. We are scared. Tienen sueño. They are sleepy. Tengo calor. I am hot. |
Tener la culpa. To be guilty. Tener cuidado To be careful Tener ganas de To feel like Tener lugar To take place Tener prisa To be in a hurry Tener razón To be right |
Actividad 1. Conjugate the -ar verb with the appropriate ending based on context.
Actividad 2. Conjugate ser with the appropriate ending based on context.
Actividad 3. Conjugate tener with the appropriate ending based on context.
Conversación: On a piece of paper or with a partner answer the following questions using the vocabulary and appropriate verb conjugations.
1. Use an -ar verb: What is something you did today.
2. Use the verb ser: What are two of your characteristics?
3. Use the verb tener: What is your current need?
4. Use an -ar verb, ser, or tener: What can you share about your studies?
Lectura
This short article discusses how Lations in the US define familia in their culture.
https://nbclatino.com/2012/10/05/for-latinos-their-identity-is-defined-by-familia/
Más Recursos
Ser, Estar, Tener: https://www.spanish.academy/blog/ser-and-estar/
-AR Verb Endings Songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoJmchlWJks
Ser vs Estar: https://www.spanishdict.com/guide/ser-vs-estar