ar Verbs in Spanish [FREE PDF Handout]

Summary

In this lesson, Teacher Catalina teaches viewers how to conjugate regular AR verbs in Spanish. She breaks down the process into two simple rules: remove the AR ending and add the appropriate ending based on the subject pronoun. Using examples like 'estudiar' (to study) and 'hablar' (to speak), Catalina walks viewers through conjugating verbs in different forms. The lesson also emphasizes memorizing subject pronouns and their corresponding endings. Additionally, Catalina demonstrates how to form negative sentences and answers to questions, offering practical tips for mastering Spanish verb conjugation.

Takeaways

• 😀 AR verbs in Spanish are verbs that end in 'AR' and are conjugated based on the subject performing the action.
• 😀 The verb stem is what remains after removing the 'AR' ending from an infinitive verb.
• 😀 The conjugation of regular AR verbs follows a two-step process: remove the 'AR' and add a new ending based on the subject pronoun.
• 😀 Subject pronouns in Spanish are important as they determine which ending to add to the verb stem (e.g., 'yo', 'tú', 'él/ella').
• 😀 Regular AR verbs have specific endings that correspond to the subject pronouns: -o, -as, -a, -amos, -áis, -an.
• 😀 To conjugate a verb in the 'yo' (I) form, add 'o' to the verb stem (e.g., 'estudiar' becomes 'estudio' = 'I study').
• 😀 When conjugating AR verbs in the 'tú' (you informal) form, add 'as' to the verb stem (e.g., 'estudiar' becomes 'estudias' = 'you study').
• 😀 In the 'él/ella/usted' (he/she/you formal) form, add 'a' to the verb stem (e.g., 'estudiar' becomes 'estudia' = 'he/she/you formal study').
• 😀 For the 'nosotros' (we) and 'nosotras' (we, feminine) forms, add 'amos' to the verb stem (e.g., 'estudiar' becomes 'estudiamos' = 'we study').
• 😀 To make a sentence negative in Spanish, place 'no' in front of the verb (e.g., 'no estudio' = 'I do not study').

Q & A

What are AR verbs in Spanish?

AR verbs are Spanish verbs that end in 'AR' in their infinitive form. These verbs follow a regular pattern when conjugated.

What is the first step in conjugating regular AR verbs?

The first step in conjugating regular AR verbs is to remove the 'AR' ending, leaving the verb's stem.

How do you know which ending to add after removing 'AR'?

The ending you add depends on the subject pronoun. Each subject pronoun has a specific ending that must be used after removing 'AR'.

Can you give an example of how to conjugate an AR verb?

Sure! For example, with the verb 'estudiar' (to study), if you want to say 'I study', you remove 'AR' to get 'estudi-', and then add the ending 'o', giving 'estudio'.

What are the endings for regular AR verbs based on subject pronouns?

The endings for regular AR verbs are as follows: 'o' for 'yo', 'as' for 'tú', 'a' for 'él/ella/usted', 'amos' for 'nosotros/nosotras', 'áis' for 'vosotros/vosotras', and 'an' for 'ellos/ellas/ustedes'.

What is the importance of memorizing subject pronouns in Spanish?

Memorizing subject pronouns is crucial because it helps you know which verb ending to use when conjugating verbs.

Can you conjugate the verb 'hablar' (to speak) in all forms?

Yes! Here's the conjugation of 'hablar': 'yo hablo' (I speak), 'tú hablas' (you speak), 'él/ella/usted habla' (he/she/you formal speak), 'nosotros/nosotras hablamos' (we speak), 'vosotros/vosotras habláis' (you all speak), 'ellos/ellas/ustedes hablan' (they/you all speak).

How do you make a sentence negative in Spanish with AR verbs?

To make a sentence negative, simply add 'no' in front of the verb. For example, 'No hablo mucho' means 'I don’t speak a lot.'

What is the significance of the verb 'gustar' in Spanish conjugation?

The verb 'gustar' is an exception in Spanish conjugation and does not follow the regular AR verb rules. It requires special conjugation, which was covered in a previous lesson.

How do you form a question in Spanish using an AR verb?

To form a question, you typically invert the subject and verb, or simply raise your intonation. For example, '¿Estudias mucho?' means 'Do you study a lot?'