When you start learning Spanish, it’s super important to know some common verbs. These verbs help you talk and share ideas more clearly. Here are some key verbs, what they mean, and how to use them in different situations.

Common Verbs and Their Meanings

1. Hacer - to do or make

   • Example: Yo hago la tarea. (I do the homework.)

2. Tener - to have

   • Example: Ella tiene un perro. (She has a dog.)

3. Ir - to go

   • Example: Nosotros vamos al cine. (We go to the movies.)

4. Ser - to be (used for a permanent quality)

   • Example: Yo soy estudiante. (I am a student.)

How to Change These Verbs in Present Tense

Hacer (to do/make)

• Yo hago
• Tú haces
• Él/Ella/Usted hace
• Nosotros/as hacemos
• Vosotros/as hacéis
• Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes hacen

Tener (to have)

• Yo tengo
• Tú tienes
• Él/Ella/Usted tiene
• Nosotros/as tenemos
• Vosotros/as tenéis
• Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes tienen

Ir (to go)

• Yo voy
• Tú vas
• Él/Ella/Usted va
• Nosotros/as vamos
• Vosotros/as vais
• Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes van

Ser (to be)

• Yo soy
• Tú eres
• Él/Ella/Usted es
• Nosotros/as somos
• Vosotros/as sois
• Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes son

Using These Verbs in Everyday Life

• Family and Friends: Use "tener" when you talk about your family. For example, Tengo tres hermanos. (I have three siblings.)

• School: Use "hacer" when you’re talking about schoolwork. For example, Hago la presentación para clase. (I’m making the presentation for class.)

• Fun Activities: Use "ir" to talk about things you do for fun. For example, Vamos a jugar al fútbol. (We are going to play soccer.)

• Travel and Places: Use "ser" to describe places. For example, La escuela es grande. (The school is big.)

Practice Sentences

1. Hacer: ¿Qué haces después de clase? (What do you do after class?)
2. Tener: ¿Cuántos amigos tienes? (How many friends do you have?)
3. Ir: ¿A dónde vas este fin de semana? (Where are you going this weekend?)
4. Ser: Ellos son muy amables. (They are very kind.)

By learning these common verbs and how to use them, you can share your thoughts and chat about many topics. Try using these verbs in your sentences and practice regularly to improve!