When to use "a" with verb + infinitive

Question

I need a reminder on use of "a" after a conjugated verb and before an infinitive. Some verbs require it, like "ir + a + infinitive", but what about in other instances? The infinitive includes "to" in its meaning, but are there times when the "a" is still needed?

Great question...welcome to the forum! - --Mariana--, Jul 16, 2012

Answer 1

Here is a link for a list of verbs that use "a" normally verbs + a

Be aware that other verbs can use "de", "con", "en", or "por", or others depending on context.

Unfortunately, I haven't found a good trick for remembering all of these, it's basically a memorization drill.

Thanks for the helpful list! - editorkt, Jul 16, 2012

Answer 2

I found a list of verbs that require "a", maybe that is the answer. I will list some of them that may use an infinitive afterwards?

Ex.: aprender a comenzar a condenar a dar a detenerse a empezar a enseñar a invitar a negarse a obligar a ponerse a prepararse a resolverse a