In this lesson, we’re going to learn how to change regular -ar verbs into the present tense. This is super helpful for talking about what you do every day in Spanish.

Regular -ar Verb Conjugation

To change these verbs, start by taking off the -ar ending from the verb. Then, add new endings based on who you’re talking about. Here are the subject pronouns and the endings for -ar verbs:

• Yo (I) - -o
• Tú (You, informal) - -as
• Él/Ella/Usted (He/She/You, formal) - -a
• Nosotros/Nosotras (We) - -amos
• Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes (They/You all) - -an

Conjugation Examples

Let’s use the verb estudiar (to study) as an example:

• Yo estudio (I study)
• Tú estudias (You study)
• Él/Ella/Usted estudia (He/She/You study)
• Nosotros/Nosotras estudiamos (We study)
• Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes estudian (They/You all study)

Vocabulary Theme: Daily Activities

Now that you know how to change -ar verbs, let’s look at some common daily activities that use -ar verbs:

• levantar (to lift/get up)
• trabajar (to work)
• buscar (to look for)
• caminar (to walk)
• hablar (to speak)

Example Sentences

1. Yo me levanto temprano. (I get up early.)
2. Tú trabajas en el colegio. (You work at school.)
3. Él busca su libro. (He looks for his book.)
4. Nosotros caminamos en el parque. (We walk in the park.)
5. Ellas hablan español. (They speak Spanish.)

Vocabulary Theme: Family and Relationships

You can also use family words to make your sentences more fun. Here are some family words:

• madre (mother)
• padre (father)
• hermano (brother)
• hermana (sister)

Example Sentences

1. Mi madre trabaja en casa. (My mother works at home.)
2. Tu hermano habla con mis amigos. (Your brother talks with my friends.)
3. Nuestra hermana estudia en el colegio. (Our sister studies at school.)

Practice

Now it’s your turn! Try making your own sentences using the -ar verbs you just learned. Practice changing these verbs for different subjects and mix them with family vocabulary.

As you feel more confident, add in your daily routines, hobbies, and free time activities. This will help you get better at speaking Spanish!