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500 Verbs - Present, Past, Past, Future: Let's practice - Beginner's Exercise

500 Verbs - Present, Past, Past, Future: Let's practice - Beginner's Exercise

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500 Verbs - Present, Past, Past, Future:

Let's practice Spanish Verbs - Will we make it to 'zurcir'?

500 verbs list to use in order

2nd round list to use:

Lots of Spanish Verbs - 2nd round

Remember to:

1. click newest before posting.

2. Post alphabetically using the list above.

Click link above then the drop-down box in the top right-hand corner to choose current list.(quiz#1, etc.). This site also has list practice quizzes over each 20 verbs! So helpful!

3. Post list number and verb number (i.e. - 1.1 abitir) going in order so we don't miss a verb. Click link above then the drop-down box in the top right-hand corner to choose current list.(quiz#1, etc.).

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Let's keep it simple.

Use the verb in its simplest form:

subject + verb (you may choose any subject but use it consistently):

Post 1 present, 1 past preterit, 1 past imperfect, 1 future.

Use the conjugation tool (blue toolbar - top of page) to learn and check yourself.

Encourage others with a vote for their persistence.

Optional: Use an image if you like to remember the verb's meaning & here's a link for formatting tricks. Use a Vocaroo if you want to practice saying each of them. Add flashcards if you'd like. Vocaroo link for pronunciation practice

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500 Verbos - presente, pretérito, imperfecto, futuro: Vamos a practicar los verbos españoles. ¿Alcanzaremos al verbo ultimo, 'zurcir'?

Acuérdese de hacer clic el más reciente. Hay que subirlos en el órden de A,B,C usando la lista de arriba. Sube el número de verbo y lista (1.1 abitir).

Vamos a mantenerlo sencillo.

Usa el verbo en la forma más simple: sujecto + verbo

1 presente, 1 pretérito, 1 pretérito imperfect, future

Haz clic para conjugarlos en la barra azul para chequearte.

Anima a otras con uno voto para su tesón.

Opcional: Usa una imágen illustrarlo, si quieres, Puedes usar Vocaroo si quieres paracticar decir cada uno de ellos.

Just a fun verb game link from Maria-Russell

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updated Aug 18, 2015
edited by katydew
posted by katydew
Go to the Vocaroo link, record your 4 answers in Spanish, then copy the URL and click the world icon in the SD answer box to paste it into the space and click ok to submit it. - katydew, Apr 26, 2013
Is there a list of the verbs someplace? - bandit51jd, Apr 26, 2013
Oh, good, grief, "Ready" gave the link! Darn my bifocals! :) - bandit51jd, Apr 26, 2013
The verb link above has a neat quiz option. - katydew, Apr 26, 2013
o pluscuamperfecto subjunctivo - readytodictate, Apr 30, 2013
I wonder if it would be possible to put each most recent sub-list link in this first post so we don't need to search for the post with the list? Thanks! - Findy, May 8, 2013
Findy, I am not sure what you mean by the sublink, but at the top of the directions is a blue link "Verbs to use" which has the 500 verbs. I'm not sure what you are asking. - katydew, May 8, 2013
Yup, sorry... got it now! ¡Gracias! - Findy, May 8, 2013
what do you mean by present "past, past" future? - Rey_Mysterio, May 10, 2013
Rey, I mean the present tense, the 2 main past tenses (preterit and imperfect) and the future tense. Just practice for 4 often used tenses for beginners. - katydew, May 13, 2013
I think when Findy says sublink that she means put the link to the page of the verbs we are on. Like **5**.... - jessicamccall117, May 15, 2013
Help...When I click on the word list above, I do not get the list...even though I and looking for quiz 7. It worked ok for me until about two weeks ag - gohern, May 25, 2013
The link suddenly changed mid-thread. Click the first link I've listed then look in the top right corner for the list number (quiz # 1, 2, etc.) then go to the drop-down option and choose the current list. - katydew, Jun 15, 2013

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New list A-10 - atrapar - to trap

Atrapa. - She traps.

Atrapó. - She trapped.

Atrapaba. - She was trapping.

Atrapará. - She will trap.

Atraparía. - She would trap.

La chica está tratando de atrapar una gallina.

The girl is trying to trap a chicken.

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updated Nov 29, 2013
edited by katydew
posted by katydew
I hope you had a nice Thansgiving, Katy. - Maria-Russell, Nov 29, 2013
I was thinking the same for you both! Jajaja, nice photo for Thanksgiving, Katy! - bandit51jd, Nov 29, 2013
I had a wonderful day although my family was quite spread out. Nothing like cornbread dressing, turkey, gravy and cranberry sauce! - katydew, Nov 29, 2013
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List A-9 aterrorizar - to terrorize, to terrify

Aterrorizar is irregular in the indicative preterit yo form only: aterroricé.
Click here for the subjunctive and imperative irregulars.

aterroriza - he terrorizes
aterrorizó - he terrorized
aterrorizaba - he is terrorizing
aterrorizará - he will/shall terrorize

En la película Godzilla, él aterroriza a Japón.

In the movie Godzilla, he terrorizes Japan.

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updated Nov 29, 2013
edited by bandit51jd
posted by bandit51jd
Great illustration. Thanks for the irregular note. - katydew, Nov 29, 2013
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List A-9 atender - to attend to

Atender is irregular in the indicative "boot".
Click here for the subjunctive and imperative irregulars.

atiende - neighbor attends to
atendió - neighbor attended to
atendía - neighbor is attending to
atenderá - neighbor will/shall attend to

While on vacation, it is nice when a neighbor will attend to the needs of another neighbor's pet.

Mientras se está de vacaciones es agradable cuando un vecino atenderá a las necesidades de la mascota de otro vecino.

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updated Nov 29, 2013
edited by bandit51jd
posted by bandit51jd
;o) - katydew, Nov 29, 2013
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A-9 Atar - to tie

Ato. - He ties.
Ató. - He tied.
Ataba. - He was tying, used to tie, tied.
Ataíar. - He would tie.
Atará. He will tie.

Wordreference on Atar

La Palabra del Día - Atar

updated Nov 29, 2013
edited by Maria-Russell
posted by Maria-Russell
Great links! - bandit51jd, Nov 26, 2013
Thanks Maria. - katydew, Nov 29, 2013
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A-9 List Asustar - to frighten, get scared

Asusto. - I frighten.
Asusté. - I frightened.
Asustaba. - I was frightening, I used to frighten, frightened.
Asustaría. - I would frighten.
Asustaré. - I will frighten.

Asusto al niño.
I frighten the child.

video

123teachme on asustar

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updated Nov 26, 2013
edited by Maria-Russell
posted by Maria-Russell
Hi Maria. A small typo on your first line, frightened. - katydew, Nov 25, 2013
o.k. - Maria-Russell, Nov 25, 2013
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List A-9 - arruinar = to ruin

Si vienes vestido así, arruinarás nuestra cita.

If you come dressed like this you will ruin our date.

Arruinas: You ruin

Arruinabas: You were ruining

Arruinaste: You ruined

Arruinarás: You will ruin

Arruinarías: You would ruin

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updated Nov 17, 2013
edited by Naya_Dask
posted by Naya_Dask
I guess it would be an interesting date though. - katydew, Nov 17, 2013
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List A-8 - arropar - to cover

Arropáis. - You (informal plural) cover.

Arropasteis. - You (inf pl) covered.

Arropabais. - You used to cover.

Arroparéis. - You will cover.

Arroparíais. - You would cover.

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updated Nov 17, 2013
posted by katydew
Oops! We had the same idea. Delete mine Katy, I'll do the next verb. - Naya_Dask, Nov 17, 2013
No way! It's too cute. We will just thoroughly 'cover' this verb. - katydew, Nov 17, 2013
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List 8 - - arropar: to cover

Las madres arroparían sus bebés con capas de ropa para protegerlos contra el frío.

Mothers would cover their babies with layers of clothing to protect them from cold.

Arropan: (You, they) cover

Arropaban: (You, they) were covering

Arroparon: (You, they) covered

Arroparán: (You, they) will cover

Arroparían: (You, they) would cover

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updated Nov 17, 2013
edited by Naya_Dask
posted by Naya_Dask
That's great. I think they got carried away. I see we were posting in unison. ha. Keep the image. It's priceless. - katydew, Nov 17, 2013
A tip that all of us use when posting on this thread since it is time-consuming: Mark your spot by just posting the verb, then return to edit in the details. - katydew, Nov 17, 2013
Yes, I noticed you did that. I'll do it next time. Thanks Katy. - Naya_Dask, Nov 17, 2013
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List A-8 - arrugar - to wrinkle

Irregular in 'yo' form of preterit tense (to keep hard sound of 'g').

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Arrugas. - You (informal singular) wrinkle.

Arrugaste. - You wrinkled.

Arrugabas. - You were wrinkling.

Arrugarás. - You will wrinkle.

Arrugarías. - You would wrinkle.

updated Nov 17, 2013
edited by katydew
posted by katydew
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High fives for finishing the A-8 list!

On to list A-9

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updated Nov 17, 2013
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List A-8 - arrendar: to rent out

Irregular in all 3 singular and the 3rd plural persons of the present - "e" of the stem turns into "ie"

Arrendó su iglú en la región ártica porque se mudó a un lugar más caliente.

He rented out his igloo in the Arctic because he moved in a warmer place.

Arrienda: (He) rents out

Arrendaba: (He) was renting out

Arrendó: (He) rented out

Arrendará: (He) will rent out

Arrendaría: (He) would rent out

Igloo for rent

updated Nov 16, 2013
edited by Naya_Dask
posted by Naya_Dask
He rentS out. The rule for subject and verb agreement is that a singular subject (he, which by defintion is singular) takes a singular verb, and singular verbs end in s. He rents out. - Maria-Russell, Nov 16, 2013
Arrendó: (He) rented out. He rented out his igloo in the Arctic because he moved to a warmer place. The preterite of rent is rented, not rent. - Maria-Russell, Nov 16, 2013
He likes the neighborhood but the people are so cold. jejejje. Nice to have you join in this week, Naya. - katydew, Nov 16, 2013
You're right Maria-Russel, stupid mistakes! Thanks for correcting me. :) - Naya_Dask, Nov 16, 2013
Thank you Katy. This is a very good thread. I'll try to join as often as I can. :) - Naya_Dask, Nov 16, 2013
Great! It's always fun to have players join in. - katydew, Nov 16, 2013
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A-7 List Aplicar - to apply

Verbs that end in -car change c to qu in the preterite yo form

Aplico. I apply.
Apliqué. - I applied.
Aplicaba. - I was applying.
Aplicaría. I would apply.
Aplicará. I will apply.

Aplicar suavemente sobre la piel.
Apply lightly over the skin.

Collins reference on aplicar

Interesting Article on infinitive Commands

updated Nov 12, 2013
edited by Maria-Russell
posted by Maria-Russell
Thanks for the 2 links. A little typo in the sentence: aPlicar - katydew, Nov 9, 2013
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*Note: We are now on List A - 8

A-8 List - aprender - to learn

Aprendo. - I learn.

Aprendí. - I learned.

Aprendía. - I was learning.

Aprenderé. - I will learn.

Aprendería. - I would learn.

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edited by katydew
posted by katydew
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A-7 List Apartar - to separate, divide, part

(Ellos) apartan. - They separate.
(Ellos) apataron. - They divided.
(Ellos) apartaba. - They were parting, used to part, parted.
(Ellos) apartarían. - They would separate.
(Ellos) apartarán. - They will divide.

Word reference on apartar
Collins reference on apartar

updated Nov 10, 2013
edited by Maria-Russell
posted by Maria-Russell
Nice link additions. - katydew, Nov 7, 2013
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A-7 List apellidar - to call, to proclaim

Usted apellida. - You call.
Usted apellidó. - You called.
Usted apellidaba. - You used to call.
Usted apellidaría. - You would call.
Usted apellidará. - You will call.

Apellidar - Diccionario Reverso

Apellidar - Word reference

updated Nov 10, 2013
edited by Maria-Russell
posted by Maria-Russell
Helpful links... gracias. - katydew, Nov 7, 2013