How Does Learning Present Tense Verbs Help You Learn Italian?

Learning how to use present tense verbs in Italian is really important if you want to boost your vocabulary.

In Italian, verbs are grouped into three main categories based on how they end. These groups are called conjugations and are named after the endings: -are, -ere, and -ire. Each group has its own rules for how to change the verbs, which helps you use them correctly.

Conjugation Patterns

Let's look at the -are verbs. A good example is the verb parlare which means "to speak." Here’s how you change it in the present tense:

• Io parlo (I speak)
• Tu parli (You speak)
• Lui/Lei parla (He/She speaks)
• Noi parliamo (We speak)
• **Voi par