Learn Spanish Verbs
Master Spanish verb conjugations and unlock natural conversation. With over 14 tenses and two verbs for 'to be,' getting verbs right is the key to sounding fluent.
Essential Spanish phrases
Building fluency in Spanish starts with verbs. Here are some everyday phrases that rely on getting the verb form right:
Why Spanish verbs are challenging
- Two verbs for 'to be' — ser and estar — with distinct meanings that don't exist in English.
- The subjunctive mood is used constantly in everyday speech to express doubt, wishes, and emotion.
- Irregular verbs like ir, ser, and tener change stems unpredictably across tenses.
- Reflexive verbs and pronoun placement shift depending on tense and sentence structure.
Sample Spanish verb conjugations
VerbPal teaches these in full sentences, not isolated tables — but here's a taste of what you'll master:
| Verb | Present | Past |
|---|---|---|
| hablar (to speak) | yo hablo | yo hablé |
| comer (to eat) | yo como | yo comà |
| ir (to go) | yo voy | yo fui |
| tener (to have) | yo tengo | yo tuve |
How VerbPal teaches Spanish
Learn in context
Every Spanish verb is taught inside a real sentence you'd actually say.
Spaced repetition
Our SM-2 algorithm brings back verbs right before you forget them.
Build speed
Short daily sessions train automatic tense recall — no more freezing mid-sentence.
Spanish conjugation tables
Need the full picture? The Spanish conjugation tables cover 501 verbs across 5 tenses, free and complete. Start with the ones you'll use most:
Guides for Spanish learners
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