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.).

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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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

Answer 1

A-4 List Agachar - to lower, to bend, to bow, to duck.

(Ella) agacha las rodillas. - She bends her knees.
(Ella) agachó la cabeza. - She lowered her head.
(Ella) agachaba la cabeza. - She was lowering her head.
(Ella) agacharía la cabeza. - She would lower her head.
(Ella) agachará la cabeza. - She will lower her head.

¡Agacha la cabeza!
Duck your head!

Kath, I appreciate the interaction even though we are few. It really helps me to learn new words and conjugate verbs. - Maria-Russell, Oct 2, 2013

As long as someone else is here with me, I'll keep going because it helps me too. Thanks for the participation. - katydew, Oct 2, 2013

Answer 2

Current A-4 list - agitar - to shake

Agito. - I shake.

Agité. - I shook.

Agitaba. - I used to shake.

Agitaré. - I will shake.

Agitaría. - I would shake.

Answer 3

[A-2 List][1]: aceitar - to oil

Lo aceito - I oil it.

Lo aceité - I oiled it.

Lo aceitaba - I was oiling it.

Lo aceitará - I will oil it.

Lo aceitaría - I would oil it.

[1]: http://lingolex.com/verbs/az_verbs.php?page=2&letra=A/"A-2 List"

Thanks for using the direct object in a sentence, I have trouble with them. - Maria-Russell, Sep 25, 2013

Hi Saige! That salad looks really yummy. Btw - Check the A - 2 list for the next one by a,b,c order. We're using a new list so make sure you check after clicking 'newest'. - katydew, Sep 25, 2013

Answer 4

A-2 list- acrisolar - to purify, to refine

Nos acrisola. - He refines us.

Nos acrisoló. - He refined us.

Nos acrisolaba. - He was purifying us.

Nos acrisolarán. - He will purify us.

Nos acrisolarían. - He would refine us.

Answer 5

A-2 List - Acordar - (to decide, resolve, agree on)

Stem changer o > ue in all but the nosotros and vosotros forms. The reflexive form acordarse means to remember

(Yo) acuerdo - I decide, am deciding.
(Yo) acordé - I decided.
(Yo) acordaba - I was deciding, used to decide, decided.
(Yo) acordaría - I would decide.
(Yo) acordaré - I will decide.

Very helpful info box, Maria. Thanks. - katydew, Sep 25, 2013

Answer 6

A-2 List - Acoger - to welcome, to receive, to take in

Verbs that end in -gir or ger change the g to j in the yo form.

(Yo) acojo. - I welcome.
(Yo) acogí. - I welcomed.
(Yo) acogía. - I was welcoming, used to welcome, welcomed.
(Yo) acogería. - I used to welcome.
(Yo) acogeré. - I will welcome.

La Palabra del Día: Acoger.

This verb always takes me by surprise. - katydew, Sep 23, 2013

By surprise? Do you mean that you hear it or read it infrequently and forget it's meaning? - teasip, Sep 23, 2013

Answer 7

List A-2 - achicharrar - to frazzle, to burn or scorch

Achicharramos. - We burn.

Achicharramos. - We burned.

Achicharrábamos. - We were burning.

Achicharraremos. - We will frazzle.

Achicharraríamos. - We would frazzle.

Answer 8

Current List from A - Z Spanish Verbs - abstener - to abstain

Las conjugaciones irregulares de este verbo son rojo.

abstengo - I abstain.

abstuve - I have abstained.

abstenía - I used to abstain.

abstendré - I will abstain.

abstendría - I would abstain.

Hi El Mago. Thanks for the info on the rolling r's and the b and v pronunciation. I have a friend who studied Spanish and he told me just to pronounce my v's like b's, so.....I don't know. I guess I might learn someday with practice. ☺ - Maria-Russell, Sep 13, 2013

Yes, it is just like b's, Cogumela even said that she just say's b in one of her comments. It's just worth it to know that it is a bit softer, for both the b and v. - EL_MAG0, Sep 13, 2013

http://www.spanishdict.com/answers/search?term=interactive+audio+threads# - EL_MAG0, Sep 13, 2013

Thanks for the extras. - katydew, Sep 14, 2013

Answer 9

Absorver o Absorber

Abstener is next.

Thanks for that link. Very informative. That b and v are always a problem to hear. - katydew, Sep 14, 2013

Answer 10

hablar :to talk

hablamos turco

Hi, welcome to the forum, please read the above directions for this thread. We are using a word list and a format for the sake of practicing verb conjugations in their simple indicative forms. You can click on a link provided by the former poster "Current - EL_MAG0, Sep 13, 2013

list from A-Z Spanish Verbs" and use the next verb in order. Your word should had been, Absorver (same exact pronunciation as Absorber) F Y I :) and then follow the same format we have been using, after clicking on newest of course. It's a lot of fun, - EL_MAG0, Sep 13, 2013

we hope to see you join in. Muchas gracias y bienvenida a la lección. ¡Saludos! - EL_MAG0, Sep 13, 2013

Yes, please join in. Most of the ones posting have a blue link for the current list. Don't forget to click 'newest" before posting so you see the current post and what comes next. - katydew, Sep 14, 2013

Answer 11

Current List from A - Z Spanish Verbs

A.1 Absorber - to absorb

él absorbe - he absorbs
él absorbió - he absorbed
él absorbía - he used to absorb
él absorbería - he would absorb
él absorberá - he will absorb

El esponja absorbe mucha cerveza.
The sponge absorbs a lot of beer.

http://www.spanishdict.com/answers/search?term=interactive+audio+threads# - EL_MAG0, Sep 13, 2013

Here was a good series of threads Maria, it is well worth it to read the comments of Lazarus on the threads where he weighed in. - EL_MAG0, Sep 13, 2013

Thanks. - katydew, Sep 14, 2013

Answer 12

List A-1 - Abrochar - to do up

This verb can mean to zip up, button up, buckle up, tie (shoes, ties), snap up, to fasten

Abrochan. - They do up.

Abrocharon. - They did up.

Abrochaban. - The were doing up.

Abrocharán. - They will do up.

Abrocharían. - The would do up.

Answer 13

List A.1 - Absolver - to absolve

(yo) absuelvo - I absolve
(yo) absolví - I absolved
(yo) absolvía - I used to absolve
(yo) absolvería - I would absolve
(yo) absolveré - I will absolve

(Yo) te absuelvo
I absolve you.

Good job on this irregular one. - katydew, Sep 12, 2013

Answer 14

List A-1 - abrir - to open

Abro. - I open.

Abrí. - I opened.

Abría. - I opened/ used to open.

Abriré. - I will open.

Me abriría. - I would open.

Answer 15

List A.1 Abrigar - to keep warm

Verbs that end in -gar change g to gu in the preterite yo form

(yo) abrigo - I keep warm
(yo) abrigué - I kept warm
(yo) abrigaba - I was keeping warm, I used to keep warm, I kept warm
(yo) abrigaría - I would keep warm
(yo) abrigaré - I will keep warm

In the winter I wear a blanket to keep warm.
En el invierno Llevar una manta para abrigar.

Well, that's one way to warm up. - katydew, Sep 11, 2013