AAV - Verbs with more than one part (Lesson)

Verbs with more than one part

Just like in English, some verbs are compound verbs meaning that they consist of more than one part.   Here are a few useful compound verbs that were learned this year.

Ir + a + inf = to be going to do something

You've already learned and reviewed the verb "ir" which means "to go". When you want to talk about an action that you or someone else wants to do in the future you use the 3 part phrase above.

Ejemplos:

• Voy a bailar en la fiesta. I am going to dance at the party.
• Mi madre y yo vamos a comer la cena. My mother and I are going to eat dinner.

Tener + que + inf = to have to do something

You have already learned the verb TENER (to have). TENER is a very important verb. It is used to express something one "has to" do.  It is also used in many expressions that do not translate easily to English. These are called IDIOMS. 

You will know learn about those idioms and how to use TENER with QUE.  When using Tener + que, you must conjugate it correctly and use the infinitive of the action verb:

Ejemplos: 

• Tengo que hablar por teléfono. I have to talk on the phone.
• Paco tiene que estudiar para la clase de ciencias. Paco has to study for science class.

 

View the following information to learn about the verb TENER when used with QUE and with Idiomatic expressions.

 

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