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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

Emoticons

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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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updated Jun 15, 2013
posted by Maria-Russell
Katy, I'm having problems with putting an accent over the 'n.' Any suggestions? - Maria-Russell, Jun 12, 2013
Thanks for the list 3 flashcards. - katydew, Jun 12, 2013
I have a small icon that I've added so switch from English to Spanish on the keyboard (there was a thread on Q&A of how to do that). If that isn't something you want to doo you could always copy and paste? - katydew, Jun 12, 2013
Here is one to copy and paste: ñ - katydew, Jun 12, 2013
Thanks katy. - Maria-Russell, Jun 12, 2013
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12.232 - explicar - to explain

Irregular on preterit yo form - c -> qu

Explico. - I explain.

Expiqué. - I explained.

Explicaba. - I was explaining.

Explicaré. - I will explain.

Explicaría. - I would explain.

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updated Jun 15, 2013
edited by katydew
posted by katydew
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List 12, Verb 233 - Expresar - to express, voice, state

[Regular Verb]

expreso - I express
expresé - I expressed
expresaba - I was expressing, used to express, expressed
expresaré - I will express
expresaría - I would express

updated Jun 15, 2013
edited by Maria-Russell
posted by Maria-Russell
Expresaré mejor a mis pensamientos en español cuando terminamos los 500 verbos. ;o) - katydew, Jun 13, 2013
Estoy de acuerdo. - Maria-Russell, Jun 13, 2013
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12.234 - fabricar - to fabricate/manufacture

Irregular in the preterit of the yo form. It is to keep the sound when followed by the letter ''e" - c->qu (Yo fabriqué. = I manufactured.)

Tú fabricas. - You manufacture.

Tú fabricaste. - You manufactured.

Tú fabricabas. - You used to manufacture.

Tú fabricarás. - You will manufacture.

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updated Jun 15, 2013
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11.210 - enojarse - to get mad, get angry

(Note: just enojar = to make angry, to tick off, to upset)

Te enojas. - You get angry. (anger yourself)

Te enojaste. - You got angry.

Te enojabas. - You were getting ticked off.

Te enojarás. - You will get mad.

Te enojarías. - You would get angry.

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updated Jun 15, 2013
edited by katydew
posted by katydew
I don't think I'll mess with her! Lovely black and white photo with detail and pose. - bandit51jd, Jun 7, 2013
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11-211 enseñar to teach, to show, to point out

En la película Top Gun, cuál fue el sobrenombre del piloto, quien dijo: "Enséñame el camino a casa, cariño"?

In the movie, Top Gun, what was the pilot's call sign who said, "Show me the way home, honey"?

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Research: wordreference.com - enseñar verbo transitivo
1 to teach: enséñame a manejar la cámara, teach me how to use the camera
2 (dejar ver) to show: enséñame el camino, show me the way

updated Jun 15, 2013
edited by bandit51jd
posted by bandit51jd
I see you are still under construction after several hours. I think you have been otherwise detained. ha. - katydew, Jun 7, 2013
Yes, I got side-tracked. And I posted a question in the forum for more info. Sorry about that! - bandit51jd, Jun 7, 2013
Not a worry at all. Just made me smile. - katydew, Jun 8, 2013
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11. 215 - enunciar - to enunciate, to state

Vosotros enunciáis. - You (inf) all state.

Vosotros enuciasteis. - You (inf) all enunciated.

Vosotros enunciabais. - You (inf) all were stating/ used to state.

Vosotros enunciaréis. - You (inf) will enunciate.

Vosotros enunciaríais. - You (inf) would state.

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Amiga, por favor, enuncia. No te puedo entender.

updated Jun 15, 2013
edited by katydew
posted by katydew
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We've made it to list 12! Yeah!

**You may want to take the quiz over list 11 on the EnglishnSpanish.com list. Top left of the list there's a box that says: Begin! Give it a whirl.

12.221 - escoger - to choose, to select

Yo - present tense - g->j

Yo escojo. - I choose.

Yo escogí. - I chose.

Yo escogía. - I was selecting/ used to select.

Yo escogeré. - I will select.

Yo escogería. - I would select.

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updated Jun 15, 2013
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12.225 - esperar - to wait, to expect, to hope

Esperamos. - We hope.

Esperamos. - We hoped.

Esperábamos. - We used to hope.

Esperaremos. - We will hope.

Esperaríamos. - We would hope.

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updated Jun 15, 2013
edited by katydew
posted by katydew
You´ve got me curious! What are they hoping for? Does it have to do with their shoes and socks? - bandit51jd, Jun 11, 2013
Probably the fashion police. - katydew, Jun 11, 2013
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12. 227 - establecer - to establish, to set

Irregular in the present tense 'yo' form.

Establezco. - I establish.

Establecí. - I set.

Establecía. - I was establishing/ used to establish/ always established.

Estableceré. - I will set.

Establecería. - I would establish.

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updated Jun 15, 2013
edited by katydew
posted by katydew
Establishing goals is always important in a business or even in life. - bandit51jd, Jun 11, 2013
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Just in case someone else needs the new link:

Current link for the 500Verbs list #11

11.202 - Embeber - to soak in, soak up, suck in, imbibe

Embeben. - They suck in.

Embebieron. - They imbibed.

Embebían. - They were soaking (in).

Embeberán. - They will soak up.

Embeberían. - They would imbibe.

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updated Jun 14, 2013
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posted by katydew
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List 12, Verb 226 Esquiar - to ski

Esquío - I ski
Esquié - I skied
Esquiaba - I was skiing, used to ski, skied
Esquiaré - I will ski
Esquiría - I would ski

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500 verbs - list 2, Verbs 21 - 40 in the yo form

updated Jun 11, 2013
edited by Maria-Russell
posted by Maria-Russell
Thanks for the list 2 flashcards. I've been busy this week. I've got to catch up. Wish I was skiing. - katydew, Jun 11, 2013
Yes, Maria, thank you for the flashcards! - bandit51jd, Jun 11, 2013
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11. 205 - encender - to turn on, switch on, to anger

irregular - 'boot verb' - in present tense -> e to ie

Tú enciendes- You turn on.

Tú encendías - You were switch on/ used to switch on.

Tú encendiste. - You switched on.

Tú encenderás. - You will switch on.

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updated Jun 11, 2013
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11.207 - encontrar - to meet, to encounter, to find

Irregular 'boot verb' - o -> ue - in all present tense verbs except nosotros & vosotros.

Encuentran. - They encounter.

Encontraron. - They encountered.

Encontraban. - They were encountering/ used to ecounter.

Encontrarán. - They will find.

Encontrarían. - They would find.

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updated Jun 11, 2013
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List 10 . 194

doler : to ache, to pain, to hurt, to cause regret or grief ( the "so called " reflexive "dolerse" would mean " to regret or complain " I think )

> Irregular in all present forms except nosotros and vosotros

duelo: I am in pain, I am causing regret / grief

dolí: I was in pain, I caused grief

doliá: I was in pain, used to be in pain

doeré: I will be in pain, I will cause regret, I will be aching

dolería: I would be in pain

updated Jun 7, 2013
edited by britisk
posted by britisk
Me duele la cabeza. = My head hurts. I think this is possibly a verb similar to gustar, almost like a backwards conjugation when translated to English. - katydew, Jun 3, 2013
I saw this note at the top of the conjuagion box on the verb list: Please note: this verb is often (or always) conjugated in the 3rd person with the speaker as the indirect object. - katydew, Jun 3, 2013
Yes Katy, I've never heard it used in other than 3rd. person singular and plural as you say. Any more info on "disculpar / se" ? - britisk, Jun 3, 2013
Did you see the question I had on the forum? There were some good answers. I'll send you the link in a PM. - katydew, Jun 4, 2013
Yes Katy, I've watched all recent posts on " disculpar " and read through earlier ones. Thanks for offering. - britisk, Jun 4, 2013