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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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A-9 List - Asemejar - to simulate, copy, liken, imitate, model.

Él asemeja. - He simulates.
Él asemejó. He copied.
Él asemejaba. He was simulating, he used to copy, he modeled.
Él asemejaría. - He could simulate.
Él asemejará. - He will liken.

Word Reference on Asemejar
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Apple quiere asemejar su edifiio a una nave espacial.
Apple wants to simulate its building to a spaceship.

updated Nov 25, 2013
edited by Maria-Russell
posted by Maria-Russell
That's pretty amazing archtecture. - katydew, Nov 21, 2013
....Architecture - katydew, Nov 21, 2013
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List A-9 asegurar - to ensure

aseguramos - we secure
aseguramos - we secured
asegurábamos - we are securing
aseguraremos - we will/shall secure

No aseguramos las ventanas con tablas antes de la tormenta.
We didn't secure the windows with planks before the storm arrived.

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updated Nov 25, 2013
edited by bandit51jd
posted by bandit51jd
Oh, that gives me a certain feeling in the pit of my stomach. - katydew, Nov 21, 2013
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List A-9 - asear - to clean up, tidy up

Asea. - You (formal singular) clean up.

Aseó. - You tidied up.

Aseaba. - You used to clean up.

Aseará. - You will tidy up.

Asearía. - You would clean up.

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updated Nov 25, 2013
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A-5 Alojar - to accomodate, to put up, to house, to host

(Ellos) alojan. - They accomodate.
(Ellos) alojaron. - They put up.
(Ellos) alojaban. - They were hosting.
(Ellos) alojarían. - They could accomodate.
(Ellos) alojarán. - They will accomodate.

El gobierno australiano inició la construcción de nuevas instalaciones para alojar a unos 300 soldados en dos bases militares de Darwin.

The Austrailian government initiated the construction of new installations in order to accomodate some 300 soldiers at two Darwin military bases.

updated Oct 18, 2013
edited by Maria-Russell
posted by Maria-Russell
Nice word to know. - katydew, Oct 17, 2013
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A-5 List Alterar - to alter

(Ella) altera. - She alters.
(Ella) alteró. - She altered.
(Ella) alteraba. She was altering, used to alter, altered.
(Ella) alteraría. She would alter.
(Él) alterará. He will alter.

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updated Oct 18, 2013
edited by Maria-Russell
posted by Maria-Russell
They need to come to my house. I've got lots for them to do. - katydew, Oct 18, 2013
A little correction to the verb: alterAR which also changes your example a bit on each one. - katydew, Oct 18, 2013
done - Maria-Russell, Oct 18, 2013
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List A-5 - Alternar - to alternate or socialize

Alternan. - They alternate.

Alternaron. - They alternated.

Alternaban. - They were alternating.

Alternarán. - They will alternate.

Alternarían. - They would socialize.

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A-5 List Alumbrar - to illuminate, to light up

(Vosotros/as) alumbráis. - You all illuminate.
(Vosotros/as) alumbrasteis. - You all illuminated.
(Vosotros/as) alumbrabais. - You all were illumimating.
(Vosotros/as) alumbraría. - You all would illuminate.
(Vosotros/as) alumbraréis - You all will illuminate.

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La luna alumbra la noche.
The moon lights up the night.

updated Oct 18, 2013
edited by Maria-Russell
posted by Maria-Russell
I believe we're starting on a new list, yes? - Maria-Russell, Oct 18, 2013
The moon was beautiful last night. - katydew, Oct 18, 2013
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A-5 list, alzar - to lift, to raise, to hoist

irregular in the preterit tense of 'yo' - z->c

Alzo. - I lift.

Alcé. - I lifted.

Alzaba. - I used to lift.

Alzaré. - I will raise.

Alzaría. - I would hoist.

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We have finished A-5! Hurrah!

moving on to A-6 list

updated Oct 18, 2013
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A-2 List - Acercar - (to bring near [er], move [something] near(er) - Acercar is a transitive verb, that is, it must be used with a direct object; for to approach, draw near(er), use the reflexive form, acercarse.

Verbs that end in -car change c to qu in the preterite yo form to preserve the sound of the infinitive.

(Yo) acerco - I bring near(er), am bringing near(er)
(Yo) acerqué - I brought near(er)
(Yo) acercaba - I was bringing near(er), used to bring near(er), brought near(er)
(Yo) acercaría - I would bring near(er)
(Yo) acercaré - I will bring near(er)

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El gato acerca el ratón.
The cat is approaching the mouse.

La Palabra del Día: Acercar

updated Sep 25, 2013
edited by Maria-Russell
posted by Maria-Russell
Corrections to my Spanish are welcome. - Maria-Russell, Sep 20, 2013
I am not certain but it seems it should be: El gato se acerca al ratón. - katydew, Sep 21, 2013
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A-2 list - acompañar - to accompany, to go with

La acompañan. - They accompany her.

La acompañaron. - They accompanied her.

La acompañaban. - They used to accompany her.

La acompañarán. - They will accompany her.

La acompañarían. - They would accompany her.

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updated Sep 23, 2013
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Current List From A - Z Spanish Verbs

Abolir - to abolish

abolimos - we abolish, we are abolishing, we do abolish
abolimos - we abolished
abolíamos - we were abolishing, used to abolish, abolished
aboliríamos - we would abolish
aboliremos - we will abolish

We abolished slavery in the 19th century.
Abolimos esclavitud en el decimonoveno siglo.

updated Sep 11, 2013
edited by Maria-Russell
posted by Maria-Russell
Sí, pero, por desgracia, no el racismo. - bandit51jd, Sep 8, 2013
Thanks Maria. Well done. - katydew, Sep 9, 2013
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A - 0 - abocetar -> to sketch

Abocetan. - They sketch.

Abocetaron. - They sketched.

Abocetaban. - They were sketching.

Abocetarán. - They will sketch.

Abocetarían. - They would sketch.

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updated Sep 11, 2013
edited by katydew
posted by katydew
¡Este es un hermoso paisaje de invierno! - bandit51jd, Sep 8, 2013
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Current List From A - Z Spanish Verbs

A.0 - Abofetar - to slap

abofeto - I slap
abofeté - I slapped
abofetaba - I was slapping, used to slap, slapped
abofetaría - I would slap
abofetaré - I will slap

updated Sep 11, 2013
edited by Maria-Russell
posted by Maria-Russell
Thanks, Maria, for the link. It really helps. - katydew, Sep 8, 2013
A mí me gusta este verbo. - bandit51jd, Sep 8, 2013
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A.0 abollar to dent

abollas - you dent
abollaste - you dented
abollabas - you were denting
abollarás - you will/shall dent

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updated Sep 11, 2013
edited by bandit51jd
posted by bandit51jd
Oh, I hate to think about experiencing that. - katydew, Sep 9, 2013
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A-0 - abominar - to detest, to hate something

Abomináis. - You all (informal) detest.

Abominasteis. - You detested.

Abominabais. - You were detesting.

Abominaréis. - You will hate (it.)

Abominaríais. - You would detest.

Only one more on this list of A-0

updated Sep 11, 2013
edited by katydew
posted by katydew