Guided Notes for Present Tense AR Verbs

Understanding the present tense AR verbs is crucial for mastering the Spanish language. These verbs are used to describe actions that are happening now, habits, or general truths. In this detailed guide, we will explore the structure, conjugation, and usage of present tense AR verbs in Spanish.

Structure of Present Tense AR Verbs

Present tense AR verbs in Spanish are formed by adding the suffix “-ar” to the infinitive form of the verb. For example, the infinitive form of “hablar” (to talk) is “hablar,” and the present tense AR form is “hablo” (I talk). The structure of the verb changes depending on the subject pronoun used.

Conjugation of Present Tense AR Verbs

Conjugating present tense AR verbs involves changing the infinitive form of the verb to match the subject pronoun. The following table shows the conjugation of the verb “hablar” (to talk) in the present tense AR:

It’s important to note that some verbs have irregular conjugations in the present tense AR. For example, the verb “ser” (to be) is irregular and conjugates as “soy” (I am), “eres” (you are), “es” (he/she/it is), “somos” (we are), “sois” (you all are), and “son” (they are).

Usage of Present Tense AR Verbs

Present tense AR verbs are used to describe actions that are happening now, habits, or general truths. Here are some examples of how to use present tense AR verbs in sentences:

1. Actions happening now:

Yo estoy estudiando. (I am studying.)

T煤 est谩s comiendo. (You are eating.)

脡l/ella/usted est谩 caminando. (He/she/you are walking.)

2. Habits:

Yo leer todos los d铆as. (I read every day.)

T煤 escuchar m煤sica. (You listen to music.)

脡l/ella/usted hablar espa帽ol. (He/she/you speak Spanish.)

3. General truths:

El sol brillar cada d铆a. (The sun shines every day.)