AAV - Regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs in the present tense (Lesson)
Regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs in the present tense
The present tense is used for actions that are currently happening. Below are the endings for REGULAR -ar, -er, and -ir verbs. Remember, there are lots of irregulars as well that do not fit these patterns.
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the regular -ar, -er, -ir verb in the present tense:
Test your knowledge by completing the activity below.
Gustar and verbs like gustar
"Gustar" (to like) is not conjugated like other "-ar" verbs. Instead, it has 2 parts. The first part is an Indirect Object Pronoun (IOP) and the second part is "gusta" or "gustan". There are only 2 "conjugations" of "gustar".
Here are your IOP's
- Me
- Te
- Le
- Nos
- Os
- Les
You choose your form of "gustar" based on the number of things being liked.
- Gusta = singular or verb
- Gustan= plural
Here are a few examples:
- Me gusta bailar. I like to dance.
- Nos gustan los perros. We like dogs.
- Ellas les gusta el helado. They like ice cream.
Now you try:
There are a few other verbs that work in the same way as "gustar". These are often referred to as "gustar-like" verbs. This means that they have 2 parts; the IOP and then only singular or plural conjugation of the verb itself. Below you will see a list of some of these verbs and some examples.
- Interesar = to be interesting to
- Me interesa mucho las estrellas. Stars are very interesting to me.
- Fascinar = to fascinate
- Rosa le fascina la architectura. Rosa is fascinated by architecture.
- Aburrir = to bore
- Los niños les aburre mirar el béisbol. Watching baseball is boring to the boys.
- Importar = to be important to
- ¿Te importan las notas? Are grades important to you?
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