Spanish -IR Ending Verbs

 

Introduction: Spanish is a vibrant and expressive language that boasts a wide array of verb conjugations. Among them, the -IR ending verbs hold a special place. In this blog post, we will delve into the world of -IR ending verbs, exploring their meanings, conjugations, and usage in everyday Spanish communication. So, let's embark on this linguistic journey together!

1.     Vivir - To Live: One of the most fundamental -IR ending verbs is "vivir." It encapsulates the essence of existence, representing the act of living. From everyday conversations to philosophical discussions, "vivir" finds its way into numerous contexts, expressing the essence of life itself.

Example Conjugation:

• Yo vivo (I live)
• Tú vives (You live)
• Él/Ella vive (He/She lives)
• Nosotros/as vivimos (We live)
• Vosotros/as vivís (You all live)
• Ellos/Ellas viven (They live)

2.     Salir - To Go Out/To Leave: The verb "salir" is versatile, serving the purpose of both going out and leaving. It describes actions such as stepping outside, going on a date, or even departing from a place. This verb is essential for expressing social interactions and movement.

Example Conjugation:

• Yo salgo (I go out/leave)
• Tú sales (You go out/leave)
• Él/Ella sale (He/She goes out/leaves)
• Nosotros/as salimos (We go out/leave)
• Vosotros/as salís (You all go out/leave)
• Ellos/Ellas salen (They go out/leave)

3.     Dormir - To Sleep: When night falls, and our bodies crave rest, we turn to the verb "dormir." It reflects the act of sleeping, providing a necessary escape from the demands of daily life. Whether describing a peaceful slumber or a restless night, "dormir" holds a significant place in our vocabulary.

Example Conjugation:

• Yo duermo (I sleep)
• Tú duermes (You sleep)
• Él/Ella duerme (He/She sleeps)
• Nosotros/as dormimos (We sleep)
• Vosotros/as dormís (You all sleep)
• Ellos/Ellas duermen (They sleep)

4.     Decidir - To Decide: Life presents us with choices, and the verb "decidir" empowers us to make decisions. Whether it's a simple daily dilemma or a life-altering choice, this verb encapsulates the act of deciding, providing us with the freedom to shape our own paths.

Example Conjugation:

• Yo decido (I decide)
• Tú decides (You decide)
• Él/Ella decide (He/She decides)
• Nosotros/as decidimos (We decide)
• Vosotros/as decidís (You all decide)
• Ellos/Ellas deciden (They decide)

5.     Partir - To Leave/To Depart: When it's time to bid farewell or embark on a new journey, "partir" comes into play. This verb signifies leaving or departing from a place, both physically and emotionally. Whether it's saying goodbye to loved ones or starting a new chapter, "partir" conveys the bittersweet nature of farewells.

Example Conjugation:

• Yo parto (I leave/depart)
• Tú partes (You leave/depart)
• Él/Ella parte (He/She leaves/departs)
• Nosotros/as partimos (We leave/depart

 

Phrases used at the Airport

 

Here are some common Spanish phrases that can be useful at the airport:

1.     ¿Dónde está el mostrador de [nombre de la aerolínea]? - Where is the [airline name] counter?

2.     ¿Dónde puedo facturar mi equipaje? - Where can I check in my luggage?

3.     Quisiera hacer el check-in, por favor. - I would like to check in, please.

4.     ¿Cuál es la puerta de embarque? - What is the gate number?

5.     ¿A qué hora sale el vuelo hacia [nombre del destino]? - What time does the flight to [destination name] depart?

6.     ¿Dónde está la sala de espera? - Where is the waiting area?

7.     Necesito una tarjeta de embarque. - I need a boarding pass.

8.     ¿Cuánto tiempo dura el vuelo? - How long does the flight last?

9.     ¿Dónde puedo encontrar una sala VIP? - Where can I find a VIP lounge?

10.                        ¿Dónde puedo reclamar mi equipaje? - Where can I claim my luggage?

11.                        ¿Hay alguna restricción de líquidos en el equipaje de mano? - Are there any restrictions on liquids in carry-on baggage?

12.                        ¿Dónde está la oficina de objetos perdidos? - Where is the lost and found office?

13.                        ¿Cuál es el número de vuelo? - What is the flight number?

14.                        ¿Hay algún retraso en el vuelo? - Is there any delay with the flight?

15.                        ¿Dónde puedo cambiar dinero? - Where can I exchange money?

16.                        ¿Dónde está la salida? - Where is the exit?

17.                        ¿Dónde puedo encontrar un taxi? - Where can I find a taxi?

18.                        ¿Dónde está el mostrador de alquiler de coches? - Where is the car rental counter?

19.                        ¿Hay conexión Wi-Fi gratuita en el aeropuerto? - Is there free Wi-Fi at the airport?

20.                        ¿Puedo usar mi tarjeta de crédito aquí? - Can I use my credit card here?

Remember that these phrases may vary depending on the Spanish-speaking country you are in

 

Spanish -ER Ending Verbs

 

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When learning Spanish, one of the first things you'll encounter is the conjugation of verbs. Spanish verbs are classified into three groups: -ar, -er, and -ir. In this post, we will focus on -er verbs.

ER verbs are a group of verbs that end in -er in their infinitive form. Some examples include comer (to eat), beber (to drink), and leer (to read). Conjugating these verbs is easy once you understand the rules.

To conjugate an -er verb, you need to remove the -er ending and add the appropriate ending for the subject pronoun. Here are the endings for present tense conjugation:

• Yo: -o (como - I eat)
• Tú: -es (comes - you eat)
• Él/ella/usted: -e (come - he/she/you (formal) eat)
• Nosotros/nosotras: -emos (comemos - we eat)
• Vosotros/vosotras: -éis (coméis - you all (informal) eat)
• Ellos/ellas/ustedes: -en (comen - they/you all (formal) eat)

As you can see, the endings are added to the stem of the verb, which remains the same throughout the conjugation. Let's take the verb comer (to eat) as an example:

• Yo como (I eat)
• Tú comes (you eat)
• Él/ella/usted come (he/she/you (formal) eat)
• Nosotros/nosotras comemos (we eat)
• Vosotros/vosotras coméis (you all (informal) eat)
• Ellos/ellas/ustedes comen (they/you all (formal) eat)

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Now, let's practice with some other -er verbs:

• Beber (to drink)
• Yo bebo (I drink)
• Tú bebes (you drink)
• Él/ella/usted bebe (he/she/you (formal) drink)
• Nosotros/nosotras bebemos (we drink)
• Vosotros/vosotras bebéis (you all (informal) drink)
• Ellos/ellas/ustedes beben (they/you all (formal) drink)
• Leer (to read)
• Yo leo (I read)
• Tú lees (you read)
• Él/ella/usted lee (he/she/you (formal) read)
• Nosotros/nosotras leemos (we read)
• Vosotros/vosotras leéis (you all (informal) read)
• Ellos/ellas/ustedes leen (they/you all (formal) read)

It's important to note that there are some irregular -er verbs that don't follow this pattern, such as tener (to have), which has the irregular stem ten- in the present tense (yo tengo, tú tienes, él/ella/usted tiene, nosotros/nosotras tenemos, vosotros/vosotras tenéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes tienen).

In conclusion, learning how to conjugate -er verbs is essential to communicate effectively in Spanish. With practice, it becomes easier to recognize the patterns and to use the verbs correctly in different contexts. Keep practicing and you'll soon be able to use -er verbs with ease!

 

Spanish -AR ending verbs

 

The Spanish language is rich in its verb conjugations, and one of the most commonly used is the -ar verb. This type of verb is one of the three main groups in Spanish verbs, alongside -er and -ir verbs. The -ar verb is also the largest group of the three, and it's important to understand its conjugation rules in order to speak and write Spanish correctly. In this blog post, we'll take a deep dive into the -ar verb, exploring its conjugation, common usage, and some tips on how to remember its different forms.

The -ar verb is a type of regular verb, meaning that it follows a specific conjugation pattern for each of the six different pronouns in Spanish: yo (I), tú (you, informal), él/ella/usted (he/she/you, formal), nosotros/nosotras (we), vosotros/vosotras (you all, informal), and ellos/ellas/ustedes (they/you all, formal). In order to conjugate an -ar verb, you take the stem of the verb (the part of the verb before the -ar ending) and add a specific ending based on the pronoun you're using.

Let's take the verb hablar (to speak) as an example. The stem of the verb is habl-, and we'll add the appropriate ending for each pronoun to see how the conjugation changes:

• Yo hablo (I speak)
• Tú hablas (you speak, informal)
• Él/ella/usted habla (he/she/you speak, formal)
• Nosotros/nosotras hablamos (we speak)
• Vosotros/vosotras habláis (you all speak, informal)
• Ellos/ellas/ustedes hablan (they/you all speak, formal)

As you can see, the -ar verb conjugation follows a predictable pattern, with the stem staying the same and only the ending changing. This is true for all -ar verbs, including those with irregular stems.

Now, let's explore some of the most commonly used -ar verbs in Spanish, along with some example sentences to help illustrate their usage.

1. Hablar (to speak) Example: Yo hablo español muy bien. (I speak Spanish very well.)

2. Trabajar (to work) Example: Ellos trabajan en la misma oficina. (They work in the same office.)

3. Caminar (to walk) Example: Tú caminas rápido. (You walk fast.)

4. Estudiar (to study) Example: Nosotros estudiamos para el examen. (We study for the exam.)

5. Llegar (to arrive) Example: Ella llega tarde a todas partes. (She arrives late everywhere.)

6. Bailar (to dance) Example: Vosotros bailáis muy bien. (You all dance very well.)

7. Escuchar (to listen) Example: Él escucha música todos los días. (He listens to music every day.)

8. Pagar (to pay) Example: Nosotras pagamos la cuenta del restaurante. (We pay the restaurant bill.)

9. Tomar (to take, to drink) Example: Ellos toman café por la mañana. (They drink coffee in the morning.)

10. Comprar (to buy) Example: Yo compro la comida en el supermercado. (I buy food at the supermarket.)

As you can see, the -ar verb is incredibly versatile, and these verbs are just the tip of the iceberg. The -ar verb can be used in a variety of contexts, from describing actions and habits to expressing emotions and desires.

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José buys a bike.

 

José compra una bicicleta

José buys a bike

Paragraph

Es domingo por la mañana. José va al cuarto de baño. El cuarto de baño no es grande. Allí hay una bañera, un lavamanos y una mesa de baño. José se lava la cara. Entonces él va para la cocina. Hay una cafetera en la mesa de la cocina. José toma su desayuno. El desayuno de los domingos de José no es abundante. Entonces él se prepara algo de café con la cafetera y lo bebe. Él quiere ir hoy a una tienda de deportes. José sale a la calle. Él toma el autobús siete. Le lleva algo de tiempo ir a la tienda en autobús. José entra en el interior de la tienda de deportes. Él quiere comprar una bicicleta deportiva nueva. Allí hay muchas bicicletas deportivas. Son negras, azules y verdes. A José le gustan las bicicletas azules. Él quiere comprar una azul. Hay mucha cola en la tienda. A José le lleva mucho tiempo comprar la bicicleta. Entonces él se va hacia la calle y monta la bicicleta. Él conduce hacia el centro de la ciudad. Luego monta en bicicleta desde el centro de la ciudad hacia el parque de la ciudad. ¡Es tan agradable montar una bicicleta deportiva nueva! Es domingo por la mañana pero Jorge está en su oficina. Él tiene mucho trabajo hoy. Hay mucha cola en la oficina de Jorge. Hay muchos estudiantes y trabajadores en la cola. Ellos necesitan un trabajo. Ellos van uno por uno a la sala de Jorge. Ellos hablan con Jorge. Entonces él les da la dirección de las empresas. Es la hora de tomar un tentempié. Jorge prepara algo de café con la cafetera. Él come su tentempié y bebe algo de café. Ahora no hay cola de gente en su oficina. Jorge puede irse a su casa. Él se va a la calle. ¡Hace un buen día hoy! Jorge se va a su casa. Él recoge a sus hijos y va al parque de la ciudad. Ellos pasan un buen rato allí.

 

Translation

It is Sunday morning. José goes to the bathroom. The bathroom is not big. There is a bath, a washer and a bathroom table there. José washes his face. Then he goes to the kitchen. There is a coffe-maker on the kitchen table. José eats his breakfast. José’s Sunday breakfast is not big. Then he makes some coffee with the coffee-maker and drinks it. He wants to go to a sport shop today. José goes into the street. He takes bus seven. It takes José a little time to go to the shop by bus. José goes into the sport shop. He wants to buy a new sport bike. There are a lot of sport bikes there. They are black, blue and green. José likes blue bikes. He wants to buy a blue one. There is a queue in the shop. It takes José a lot of time to buy the bike. Then he goes to the street and rides the bike. He rides to the city centre. Then he rides from the city centre to the city park. It is so nice to ride a new sport bike! It is Sunday morning but George is in his office. He has a lot of work today. There is a queue to George’s office. There are many students and workers in the queue. They need a job. They go one by one into George’s room. They speak with George. Then he gives addresses of firms. It is snack time now. George makes some coffee with the coffee maker. He eats his snack and drinks some coffee. There is no queue to his office now. George can go home. He goes into the street. It is so nice today! George goes home. He takes his children and goes to the city park. They have a nice time there.

 

Vocabulary

1. autobús/bus - bus

2. baño - bathroom; bañera - bath

3. cara - face

4. centro - centre, centro de la ciudad - city centre

5. cocina - kitchen

6. con - with

7. deportes - sport; tienda de deportes - sport shop, tienda de artículos de

ciclismo - sport bike

8. domingo - Sunday; desayuno del domingo - Sunday breakfast

9. empresa/compañía - firm

10. entonces, luego - then, after; después de esto - after that

11. hogar, casa - home, house

12. hoy - today

13. ir en bus - to go by bus

14. ir en, montar en bicicleta - to go by, to ride

15. lavamanos - washer

16. lavar - to wash

17. merienda/tentempie /bocadillo - snack

18. mesa de baño - bathroom table

19. cola - queue

20. oficina - office

21. por la mañana - morning

22. por lo tanto - so

23. preparar - to make; cafetera - coffee-maker

24. tiempo - time; el tiempo pasa - time goes; dos veces - two times

25. trabajador - worker

26. uno por uno/una por una - one by one

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Which language should I learn: German, French or Spanish?

 

There are countless reasons why anyone should learn a foreign language. But for most people, the biggest motivation lies with work. Being able to speak one or several foreign languages has become one of the most sought-after skill in the professional world. However, English does not suffice to be able to communicate in all work sectors

Breakdown of the most useful foreign languages to learn for professional reasons:

1- French
Learning French can majorly boost anyone’s professional worth. Spoken by more than 290 million people worldwide, French has truly become a global language. It is the official language of 29 countries including France, Canada, Switzerland, Monaco, Luxembourg, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Haiti, Belgium, Rwanda, Togo, Mali and more.
France dominates in pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, aeronautics, energy production, and more. In addition, with global initiatives to promote development in impoverished areas of Africa, French is key. Many countries throughout North Africa, West Africa, Central Africa and East Africa have French as one of the official languages. Being able to communicate in French can land you consultant, non-profit, administration, and tons of other jobs.
French is also the official language of NATO, the United Nations, the Olympics, the Red Cross, and other international organizations. speaking French gives you an edge over other jobseekers.

2- Spanish
Spanish is the most spoken language in the world after English. It’s also the native language of more than 400 million people across 44 countries.
For those who want to do business, Spanish skills can be an asset for communicating in Spain and throughout Latin America. The considerable size of the Spanish-speaking population of the United States makes it even more attractive on a resume. Those who are in U.S who plan on working domestically in law, social services or in business can truly stand out by being proficient in Spanish.
Spanish is often said to be an easy language to learn. For example, Spanish is phonetic (you read words as they are written). However, the tenses and verb irregularities are more complicated than in Spanish than in a language like French. It’s also important to realize that for a non-native learning Spanish, you have to compete with native Spanish speakers.

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3- German
Germany’s economy has been steadily growing, reaching far beyond the Rhine. Such growth has propelled the country into one of the world’s strongest economies. It’s in the top 10 for import and export partners for both the U.S. and the U.K. It’s also an official language of Austria and Switzerland, both of which boast strong economies, too.
German is the most common native language. It is spoken by more than 90 million people in the world.
However, many learners of German claim it is not the easiest to learn. High schoolers, for example, tend to have difficulty communicating in German, even after years of study (as opposed to a language like Spanish). This could be due to a lack of interest and motivation. If you’re going to learn German, it’s best to do so when you have the time and can buckle-down with your German lessons several times a week.

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