02 Spanish Lesson - Preterite Regular -ER verbs

Summary

This video focuses on the Preterite tense of ER verbs in Spanish, comparing them with AR verbs. It reviews the conjugation patterns, highlighting the similarities and differences, particularly in the nosotros form. The lesson emphasizes that while some ER verbs like entender maintain their stem in the Preterite, others like leer and creer undergo spelling changes to preserve syllable pronunciation. The video concludes with practice questions, encouraging viewers to translate sentences into Spanish, reinforcing the concepts learned.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Preterite tense for regular -ar verbs follows a specific pattern: yo hablé, tú hablaste, él habló, etc.
• 😀 Regular -er verbs in the Preterite tense, such as 'comer,' follow a similar pattern: yo comí, tú comiste, él comió, etc.
• 😀 The endings for -er verbs in the Preterite tense include: í, iste, ió, imos, ieron.
• 😀 In the Preterite, the nosotros form for -ar verbs is the same as the present tense, while it differs for -er verbs.
• 😀 Stem-changing verbs in the present tense do not undergo a stem change in the Preterite; for example, 'entender' remains 'entendí' in the Preterite.
• 😀 Some verbs with two 'e's, like 'leer' and 'creer,' change the 'i' to 'y' in the Preterite: 'leí' and 'creí.'
• 😀 Accent marks are essential in the Preterite to preserve syllable separation, preventing diphthong formation.
• 😀 Example sentences translate key phrases like 'I read the book' as 'Yo leí el libro' and 'We learned a lot' as 'Nosotros aprendimos mucho.'
• 😀 For asking questions in the Preterite tense, the auxiliary 'did' is omitted, e.g., 'Did you run fast?' becomes '¿Corriste rápido?'
• 😀 The lesson emphasizes the importance of understanding both 'comprender' and 'entender' as synonyms in context.

Q & A

What is the focus of the video?

The video focuses on the Preterite tense of ER verbs in Spanish.

Can you list the endings for regular AR verbs in the Preterite tense?

The endings for regular AR verbs in the Preterite tense are: é, aste, ó, amos, aron.

What are the Preterite tense forms of the verb 'comer' (to eat)?

The Preterite tense forms of 'comer' are: yo comí, tú comiste, él/ella/usted comió, nosotros comimos, ellos/ellas/ustedes comieron.

How do the Preterite tense forms of ER verbs differ from AR verbs?

ER verbs have similar endings to AR verbs but include more 'i's; for example, the endings for ER verbs are: í, iste, ió, imos, ieron.

What happens to stem-changing verbs in the Preterite tense?

Stem-changing verbs do not change their stems in the Preterite tense. For example, 'entender' (to understand) remains 'entendí' in the first-person singular.

What is unique about the verbs 'leer' and 'creer' in the Preterite tense?

'Leer' and 'creer' undergo a spelling change where the 'i' becomes a 'y' between two vowels, and they require accent marks to maintain proper pronunciation.

What is the Preterite tense form of 'leer' (to read)?

The Preterite tense forms of 'leer' are: yo leí, tú leíste, él/ella/usted leyó, nosotros leímos, ellos/ellas/ustedes leyeron.

How do you form a question in the Preterite tense?

To form a question in the Preterite tense, you can start with the subject followed by the verb. For example, '¿Tú corriste rápido?' (Did you run fast?).

What are the Preterite tense forms of 'vender' (to sell)?

The Preterite tense forms of 'vender' are: yo vendí, tú vendiste, él/ella/usted vendió, nosotros vendimos, ellos/ellas/ustedes vendieron.

What should you do if you have questions or suggestions about the lesson?

The video encourages viewers to ask questions or make suggestions in the comments section.