How Do Common Action Verbs Change in the Italian Present Tense?

If you're starting to learn Italian, knowing how to change verbs is really important. This guide will focus on common action verbs and how they change in the present tense.

What is Verb Conjugation?

In Italian, verbs fall into three main groups based on their endings: -are, -ere, and -ire. At first, changing these verbs in the present tense might feel a bit tricky. But don't worry! With some practice, it gets easier.

Changing Regular Verbs

Let’s look at how to change regular verbs in the present tense.

1. -ARE Verbs: These are the most common verbs.
   • For example, the verb parlare means "to speak."
   • Here’s how to change it:
     • Io parlo (I speak)
     • Tu parli (You speak)
     • Lui/lei parla (He/She speaks)
     • Noi parliamo (We speak)
     • Voi par