How to Conjugate Regular -ar Verbs in Present Tense in Spanish

Want to use regular -ar verbs in Spanish? Here’s a simple guide to help you.

Step 1: Find the Verb Stem
First, take off the -ar ending from the verb.

For example, the verb hablar (which means "to speak") changes to habl-.

Step 2: Add the Right Endings
Next, add the correct endings to the stem based on who is doing the action. Here’s how:

• Yo (I) - add -o
  Example: hablo (I speak)

• Tú (you, informal) - add -as
  Example: hablas (you speak)

• Él/Ella/Usted (he/she/formal you) - add -a
  Example: habla (he/she speaks)

• Nosotros(as) (we) - add -amos
  Example: hablamos (we speak)

• Vosotros(as) (you all, informal in Spain) - add -áis
  Example: habláis (you all speak)

• Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes (they/formal you all) - add -an
  Example: hablan (they speak)

Practice with These Verbs
Once you know the steps, try using other regular -ar verbs like:

• viajar (to travel)
• estudiar (to study)
• cantar (to sing)

By following these easy steps, you can use regular -ar verbs in Spanish without any trouble!