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

List E elogiar - to praise

elogian - they praise
elogiaron - they praised
elogiaban - they are praising
elogiarán - they will/shall praise

Cuando un miembro alcanza ciertos hitos en Spanishdict.com, otros miembros los elogian por su esfuerzos y diligencia.

When a member reachs certain milestones on Spanishdict.com, other members praise them for their efforts and diligence.

You are right, and I think it's a good policy because people like to be praised for their efforts. - Maria-Russell, Jan 25, 2014

It's a great way to encourage growth. - katydew, Jan 27, 2014

Answer 2

List E - Embellecer - to beautify

Irregular verb - 'yo' form, present tense - c -> zc

Embelleces. - You (tú- you) make beautiful.

Embelleciste. - You (informal sing.) make beautiful.

Embellecías. - You were beautifying.

Embellecerás. - You will make beautiful.

Embellecerías. - You would beautify.

Answer 3

List F facturar - to check in (en aeropuerto), to invoice

facturo - I check in
facturé - I checked in
facturaba - I am checking in
facturaré - I will/shall check in

Da prisa, ¡aún tenemos que facturar la maleta!

Hurry up, we still have to check in the luggage!

I should do more to remember to use this verb. - katydew, Jan 29, 2014

Answer 4

F verb list - fallar - to fail, to miss

Falla. - It fails.

Falló. - It failed.

Fallaba. - It used to fail.

Fallará. - It will fail.

Fallaría. - It would fail.

Algo falló en sus planes.

Something went wrong with his plans.

Answer 5

List F - faltar - to need, to lack, to miss, to fail

Faltan. - They lack.

Faltaron. - They lacked.

Faltaban. - They used to lack.

Faltarán. - They will lack.

Faltarían. - They would need.

Answer 6

List F - fatigar - to weary/ to tire

Irregular Verb - ga -> gué in preterit tense 'yo' form.

Fatigo. - I tire.

Fatigué. - I wearied.

Fatigaba. - I used to tire.

Fatigaré. - I will tire.

Fatigaría. - I would weary.

May I add that verbs that end in -gar change g to gu in the preterite yo form. - Maria-Russell, Feb 1, 2014

Answer 7

List F favorecer - to favour

Favorecer is irregular only in the indicative yo form - favorezco
Click here for the irregulars in the subjunctive and the imperative.

favorecen - they favour
favorecieron - they favoured
favorecían - they are favouring
favorecerán - they will/shall favour

Los niños favorecieron esta decisión!
The kids favoured this decision!

I'm not sure it will be such a short time! ;o) - katydew, Jan 31, 2014

And may I add that verbs that end in a vowel + cer add z before the c in the yo form, as per your examle. Thanks, Bandit. - Maria-Russell, Feb 1, 2014

Answer 8

List F - firmar - to sign - to write your signature

Firmáis. - You all (inf) sign.

Firmasteis. - You all (inf) signed.

Firmabais. - You used to sign.

Firmaréis. - You will sign.

Firmaríais. - You would sign.

Answer 9

Last verb of the 'F' list - on to the 'G' list

List F - Flotar - to float

Flotan. - You (all - formal) float.

Flotaron. - You (all - formal) floated.

Flotaban. - You (all-formal) were floating.

Flotarán. - You (all-formal) will float.

Flotarían. - You (all- formal) would float.

Now that looks like fun! - bandit51jd, Feb 12, 2014

Answer 10

List G - gandulear - to loaf around

Ganduleamos. - We loaf around,

Ganduleamos. - We loafed around.

Ganduleábamos. - We used to loaf around.

Gandulearemos. - We will loaf around.

Gandulearíamos. - We would loaf around.

Answer 11

List G - generar - to generate

Generamos. - We generate.

Generamos. - We generate.

Generábamos. - We used to generate.

Generaremos. - We will generate.

Generaríamos. - We would generate.

Answer 12

List G gozar - to enjoy

Gozar is irregular only in the indicative preterit tense - gocé
Click here for the subjunctive and imperative irregulars.

gozan - they enjoy
gozaron - they enjoyed
gozaban - they are enjoying
gozarán - they will/shall enjoy

Gozaron de un día juntos al aire libre.
They enjoyed a day together in the open air.

Hi Bandita. - katydew, Feb 13, 2014

I wonder why we need 'de' here? - Maria-Russell, Feb 13, 2014

We don't! I removed it! Gracias, Maria! - bandit51jd, Feb 14, 2014

Answer 13

List G guardar - to keep

guardan - they keep
guardaron - they kept
guardaban - they are keeping
guardarán - they will/shall keep

Las joyas se guardan en la caja fuerte.
The jewels are kept in the safe.

It's nice to see you bandit. - Maria-Russell, Feb 15, 2014

Gracias, Maria! - bandit51jd, Feb 16, 2014

Good illustration. - katydew, Feb 19, 2014

Answer 14

List G guiar - to guide, to lead

Guiar is irregular in the indicative, except for the nosotros form.
Click here for the subjunctive and imperative irregulars.

guías - you (informal) guide
guiaste - you (informal) guided
guiabas - you (informal) are guiding
guiarás - you (informal) will/shall guide

Mi mapa nos guió en la excursión que hicimos por la sierra.
My map guided us on the hike we took up the mountain.

Looks like you had fun. - katydew, Feb 19, 2014

Answer 15

I think we are ready for List H!

List H haber - to have

Haber is very irregular. Click here to see them all.
This verb is also used to create the perfect tenses.

yo	he
tú	has
él/ella/Ud.	ha,hay
nosotros	hemos
vosotros	habéis
ellos/ellas/Uds.	han

Los niños ya han comido.
The children have already eaten.

Bandit, I love your table. I hope you don't mind if I copy it for the next verb. - Maria-Russell, Feb 17, 2014

Thanks for moving us to the next list. - katydew, Feb 19, 2014

Sure! Help yourself, Maria! De nada, Katy! - bandit51jd, Feb 19, 2014