Presente irregular en español (1/2) - Spanish Irregular Verbs in Present Tense

Summary

This video lesson covers irregular verbs in Spanish, focusing on those that change significantly in their conjugation. It introduces the most common irregular verbs such as *ser*, *ir*, and *estar*, along with verbs that undergo vocalic changes like *sentir*, *pedir*, and *poder*. Learners are guided through conjugations with examples, and there is an emphasis on practicing and repeating the conjugation forms. The lesson encourages learners to spot and correct mistakes, reinforcing key concepts of verb irregularity in Spanish.

Takeaways

• 😀 Irregular verbs in Spanish do not follow regular conjugation patterns and must be learned individually.
• 😀 Totally irregular verbs like *ser* and *estar* change significantly across their conjugations (e.g., *soy, eres, es, somos, sois, son* for *ser*).
• 😀 Some irregular verbs only experience vowel changes in specific conjugations (e.g., *sentir* → *siento, sientes, siente, sentimos, sentís, sienten*).
• 😀 Vowel-changing verbs follow a consistent pattern for certain forms, with changes primarily occurring in the first, second, and third-person singular forms and the third-person plural.
• 😀 Key vowel-changing verbs include *sentir* (siento), *pedir* (pido), *poder* (puedo), and *jugar* (juego).
• 😀 Common vowel changes in the present tense include *e → ie* (e.g., *sentir*), *e → i* (e.g., *pedir*), and *o → ue* (e.g., *poder*).
• 😀 Verbs like *seguir* and *elegir* change letters in their base form to maintain pronunciation, such as *yo sigo* and *yo elijo*.
• 😀 When learning irregular verbs, repetition is essential to mastering their conjugation patterns.
• 😀 Watch out for subtle irregularities, such as the incorrect conjugation of *ellas duermen* which should be *ellas duermen*.
• 😀 Additional practice exercises are recommended to further reinforce verb conjugations and avoid common errors in usage.

Q & A

What is the difference between regular and irregular verbs in Spanish?

Regular verbs follow consistent conjugation patterns, while irregular verbs have unpredictable or non-standard changes in their conjugation, especially in certain tenses and persons.

Can you give an example of a totally irregular verb in Spanish?

An example of a totally irregular verb is 'ser' (to be), which conjugates as: soy, eres, es, somos, sois, son.

What are verbs with vocalic changes in their conjugation?

Verbs with vocalic changes have a vowel alteration in their base form during conjugation, but the rest of the verb remains regular. For example, 'sentir' changes to 'siento' in the first person singular.

Which persons experience vocalic changes in Spanish verbs?

The vocalic changes typically occur in the first person singular, second person singular, third person singular, and third person plural.

Can you list some verbs with a vowel change in their conjugation?

Some verbs with vowel changes include 'sentir' (siento, sientes, siente...), 'perder' (pierdo, pierdes, pierde...), and 'empezar' (empiezo, empiezas, empieza...).

What are some examples of irregular verbs with vowel changes in the present tense?

Examples include 'sentir' (siento), 'pedir' (pido), 'poder' (puedo), 'jugar' (juego), and 'volver' (vuelvo).

Are there any irregular verbs that change letters to maintain phonetic consistency?

Yes, verbs like 'seguir' (sigo, sigues, sigue...) and 'elegir' (elijo, eliges, elige...) change letters to maintain the correct sound in conjugation.

How do the conjugations of 'poder' (to be able to) change in the present tense?

'Poder' conjugates as: puedo, puedes, puede, podemos, podéis, pueden.

What are some verbs with a vowel change that also involve 'ue' in their conjugation?

Verbs with 'ue' in their conjugation include 'poder' (puedo), 'volver' (vuelvo), 'dormir' (duermo), and 'jugar' (juego).

What should you do if you encounter incorrect conjugations in sentences?

Ensure that verbs are conjugated correctly according to their irregular forms, such as 'ellas duermen' should be 'ellas duermen' (for 'duermen'), not 'duermen'.