GCSE Spanish Verb Conjugations and Tenses
This page provides a comprehensive overview of Spanish verb conjugations and tenses essential for GCSE Spanish. It covers regular and irregular verbs in various tenses, including present, perfect, preterite, pluperfect, imperfect, future, and conditional.
Present Tense Conjugations
The present tense is formed by removing the infinitive ending −ar,−er,−ir and adding specific endings to the stem:
- For -ar verbs: -o, -as, -a, -amos, -áis, -an
- For -er verbs: -o, -es, -e, -emos, -éis, -en
- For -ir verbs: -o, -es, -e, -imos, -ís, -en
Example: Vivir tolive - Vivo, vives, vive, vivimos, vivís, viven
Perfect Tense Formation
The perfect tense uses the present tense of haber + past participle:
- Past participle for -ar verbs: stem + -ado
- Past participle for -er/-ir verbs: stem + -ido
Example: He vivido Ihavelived
Irregular Verbs in Present Tense
Some common irregular verbs in the present tense include:
- Ser tobe: soy, eres, es, somos, sois, son
- Estar tobe: estoy, estás, está, estamos, estáis, están
- Tener tohave: tengo, tienes, tiene, tenemos, tenéis, tienen
Highlight: Mastering irregular verbs is crucial for achieving a high grade in GCSE Spanish.
Preterite Tense Formation
The preterite tense is formed by removing the infinitive ending and adding specific endings:
- For -ar verbs: -é, -aste, -ó, -amos, -asteis, -aron
- For -er/-ir verbs: -í, -iste, -ió, -imos, -isteis, -ieron
Example: Viví Ilived
This page provides a solid foundation for Spanish verbs for GCSE, essential for success in the exam and building language proficiency.