In this lesson, we will talk about regular -ar verbs in Spanish.

We will learn how to change them to present tense.

Regular -ar verbs are easy to learn because they follow simple rules.

How to Change Regular -ar Verbs

To change a regular -ar verb into present tense, do these steps:

1. Take off the -ar ending.
2. Add a new ending based on who is doing the action.

Here are the endings for each subject:

• Yo (I) – -o
• Tú (you) – -as
• Él/Ella/Usted (he/she/you formal) – -a
• Nosotros/Nosotras (we) – -amos
• Vosotros/Vosotras (you all in Spain) – -áis
• Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes (they/you all) – -an

Common Regular -ar Verbs

Here are five regular -ar verbs you might use, along with their meanings:

1. Hablar (to speak)

   • Yo hablo (I speak)
   • Tú hablas (you speak)

2. Estudiar (to study)

   • Yo estudio (I study)
   • Nosotros estudiamos (we study)

3. Bailar (to dance)

   • Ella baila (she dances)
   • Vosotros bailáis (you all dance)

4. Cantar (to sing)

   • Ellos cantan (they sing)
   • Tú cantas (you sing)

5. Trabajar (to work)

   • Usted trabaja (you formal work)
   • Nosotros trabajamos (we work)

Practice Time!

Now, it’s your turn!

Try to change the verb “jugar” (to play) for each subject pronoun.

Remember, using regular -ar verbs will help you get better at Spanish!