When do you use VR?

Question

For example, like the verb tener follow by six conjugation for different pronoun. but when do you use "tener" the root verb ?

any help is appreciated. thank you!!

Please try to male your question clearer , thank you . - ray76, Jun 8, 2017

Welcome to SpanishDict, Jengeddie. I agree with Ray, your question is a little confusing. - rac1, Jun 8, 2017

A root verb in English is the infintive without the "to" - there is no equivalent in Spanish. - ian-hill, Jun 8, 2017

Answer 1

We usually refer to "tener" as an infinitive, not a root verb. I don't know what you mean by "VR."

Infinitives are often used after conjugated verbs:

• Van a comer
• Quiero hablar
• Tratamos de dormir

They are also used as nouns:

• Fumar es peligroso

• No puedo vivir sin bailar

  There are a few other uses as well. You can Google something like "Spanish infinitives when used" to find descriptions like this.

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I agree with ken great answer, Jt Good call! :) - FELIZ77, Jun 8, 2017

Great answer!! :) - Raff75, Jun 9, 2017