Common Spanish Verbs for Everyday Conversations

If you want to have quick chats in Spanish, there are some important verbs you should learn. These verbs help you create simple sentences and join in on conversations. Here’s a list of important verbs with examples.

Important Verbs:

1. Ser (to be)

   • Use this verb to describe who someone is or their traits.
   • Example: Yo soy estudiante. (I am a student.)

2. Estar (to be)

   • This verb is for talking about feelings, places, or how things are.
   • Example: Ella está feliz. (She is happy.)

3. Tener (to have)

   • Use this verb to show that you own something.
   • Example: Nosotros tenemos un perro. (We have a dog.)

4. Hacer (to do/make)

   • This verb is about actions or tasks.
   • Example: Él hace la tarea. (He does the homework.)

5. Ir (to go)

   • Use this verb to talk about going to places or future plans.
   • Example: Voy a la escuela. (I go to school.)

6. Hablar (to talk/speak)

   • This verb is for communicating or saying what you want to express.
   • Example: ¿Hablas español? (Do you speak Spanish?)

Using These Verbs in Short Dialogues:

• Asking Questions:

  • ¿Cómo estás? (How are you?)
  • ¿Qué haces hoy? (What are you doing today?)

• Responding:

  • Estoy bien, gracias. (I am well, thank you.)
  • Hago mis deberes. (I am doing my homework.)

Practice:

Try making simple sentences using the verbs above. Use them during your daily activities or when you introduce yourself. For example:
Me llamo Juan y tengo 15 años. (My name is Juan, and I am 15 years old.)

Practicing these dialogues will help you understand and speak Spanish better!