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SPANISH TENSES: COMPLETE GUIDE ON HOW TO CONJUGATE ALL OF THEM

¡Hola! Welcome to our ultimate guide to conjugating all tenses in Spanish. Learning a new language can be daunting, but with some guidance and practice, you can become a Spanish language pro in no time. One of the most important aspects of the Spanish language is verb conjugation. Conjugation is the process of changing a verb to match the tense, mood, or voice of the subject. In Spanish, there are many tenses to learn, but once you have mastered them, you will be able to communicate more effectively and express yourself in a variety of situations.

Understanding Spanish Tenses Conjugation

Before we dive into the different tenses, it’s important to understand how verb conjugation works in Spanish. In English, we often add an “-s” or “-ed” to a verb to indicate the tense. In Spanish, however, the verb changes completely depending on the tense and the subject. For example, the verb “hablar” (to speak) changes to “hablo” (I speak) in the present tense, and “habló” (he/she/it spoke) in the past tense. The endings for each tense depend on the subject pronoun, and there are different rules for regular and irregular verbs.

In this guide we will show you all the used tenses for all the regular verbs. Some other tenses have not been included since Spanish speakers do not use them anymore. These unused tenses include futuro de subjuntivo, pretérito anterior, and a few others.

We devided this guide in the three moods, and by simple and compound tenses as shown below:

  • INDICATIVO
    • TIEMPOS SIMPLES
      1. PRESENTE
      2. PRETÉRITO INDEFINIDO
      3. PRETÉRITO IMPERFECTO
      4. FUTURO SIMPLE
      5. CONDICIONAL SIMPLE
    • TIEMPOS COMPUESTOS
      1. PRETÉRITO PERFECTO
      2. PRETÉRITO PLUSCUAMPERFECTO
      3. FUTURO COMPUESTO
      4. CONDICIONAL COMPUESTO
  • SUBJUNTIVO
    • TIEMPOS SIMPLES
      1. PRESENTE
      2. PRETÉRITO IMPERFECTO
    • TIEMPOS COMPUESTOS
      1. PRETÉRITO PERFECTO
      2. PRETÉRITO PLUSCUAMPERFECTO
  • IMPERATIVO
  • FORMAS NO PERSONALES
    • TIEMPOS SIMPLES
    • TIEMPOS COMPUESTOS

INDICATIVO

INDICATIVO – TIEMPOS SIMPLES

1. PRESENTE

habl-arcom-erviv-ir
yo-o-o-o
tú-as-es-es
él/ella/usted-a-e-e
nosotros/nosotras-amos-emos-imos
vosotros/vosotras-áis-éis-ís
ellos/ellas/ustedes-an-en-en

2. PRETÉRITO INDEFINIDO

habl-arcom-er / viv-ir
yohabl-é-í
tú-aste-iste
él/ella/usted-ó-ió
nosotros/nosotras-amos-imos
vosotros/vosotras-asteis-isteis
ellos/ellas/ustedes-aron-ieron

3. PRETÉRITO IMPERFECTO

habl-arcom-er / viv-ir
yo-aba-ía
tú-abas-ías
él/ella/usted-aba-ía
nosotros/nosotras-ábamos-íamos
vosotros/vosotras-abais-íais
ellos/ellas/ustedes-aban-ían

4. FUTURO SIMPLE

hablar / comer / vivir
yohablar-é comer-é vivir-é
tú-ás
él/ella/usted-á
nosotros/nosotras-emos
vosotros/vosotras-áis
ellos/ellas/ustedes-án

5. CONDICIONAL SIMPLE

Example verbhablar / comer / vivir
yohablar-ía comer-ía vivir-ía
tú-ías
él/ella/usted-ía
nosotros/nosotras-íamos
vosotros/vosotras-íais
ellos/ellas/ustedes-ían

INDICATIVO – TIEMPOS COMPUESTOS

1. PRETÉRITO PERFECTO

hablarcomervivir
yohehabladocomidovivido
túhashabladocomidovivido
él/ella/ustedhahabladocomidovivido
nosotros/nosotrashemoshabladocomidovivido
vosotros/vosotrashabéishabladocomidovivido
ellos/ellas/ustedeshanhabladocomidovivido

2. PRETÉRITO PLUSCUAMPERFECTO

hablarcomervivir
yohabíahabladocomidovivido
túhabíashabladocomidovivido
él/ella/ustedhabíahabladocomidovivido
nosotros/nosotrashabíamoshabladocomidovivido
vosotros/vosotrashabíaishabladocomidovivido
ellos/ellas/ustedeshabíanhabladocomidovivido

3. FUTURO COMPUESTO

hablarcomervivir
yohabréhabladocomidovivido
túhabráshabladocomidovivido
él/ella/ustedhabráhabladocomidovivido
nosotros/nosotrashabremoshabladocomidovivido
vosotros/vosotrashabréishabladocomidovivido
ellos/ellas/ustedeshabránhabladocomidovivido

4. CONDICIONAL COMPUESTO

hablarcomervivir
yohabríahabladocomidovivido
túhabríashabladocomidovivido
él/ella/ustedhabríahabladocomidovivido
nosotros/nosotrashabríamoshabladocomidovivido
vosotros/vosotrashabríaishabladocomidovivido
ellos/ellas/ustedeshabríanhabladocomidovivido

SUBJUNTIVO

SUBJUNTIVO – TIEMPOS SIMPLES

1. PRESENTE

habl-arcom-er / viv-ir
yohabl-e-a
túhabl-es-as
él/ella/ustedhabl-e-a
nosotros/nosotrashabl-emos-amos
vosotros/vosotrashabl-éis-áis
ellos/ellas/ustedeshabl-en-an

2. PRETÉRITO IMPERFECTO

hablarcomer / vivir
yohabl-ara o habl-ase -iera o -iese
tú-aras o -ases-ieras o -ieses
él/ella/usted-ara o -ase-iera o -iese
nosotros/nosotras-áramos o -ásemos-iéramos o -iésemos
vosotros/vosotras-arais o -aseis-iera o -ieseis
ellos/ellas/ustedes-aran o -asen-iera o -iesen

SUBJUNTIVO – TIEMPOS COMPUESTOS

1. PRETÉRITO PERFECTO

hablarcomervivir
yohayahabladocomidovivido
túhayashabladocomidovivido
él/ella/ustedhayahabladocomidovivido
nosotros/nosotrashayamoshabladocomidovivido
vosotros/vosotrashayáishabladocomidovivido
ellos/ellas/ustedeshayanhabladocomidovivido

2. PRETÉRITO PLUSCUAMPERFECTO

hablarcomervivir
yohubiera o hubiesehabladocomidovivido
túhubieras o hubieseshabladocomidovivido
él/ella/ustedhubiera o hubiesehabladocomidovivido
nosotros/nosotrashubiéramos o hubiésemoshabladocomidovivido
vosotros/vosotrashubierais o hubieseishabladocomidovivido
ellos/ellas/ustedeshubieran o hubiesenhabladocomidovivido

IMPERATIVO

habl-arcom-erviv-ir
tú-a-e-e
usted-e-a-a
vosotros/vosotras-ad-ed-id
ustedes-en-an-an

FORMAS NO PERSONALES

FORMAS NO PERSONALES – TIEMPOS SIMPLES

infinitivohablarcomervivir
participiohabladocomidovivido
gerundiohablandocomiendoviviendo

FORMAS NO PERSONALES – TIEMPOS COMPUESTOS

infinitivohaber amadohaber comidohaber vivido
gerundiohabiendo habladohabiendo comidohabiendo vivido

Irregular Verbs in Spanish Conjugation

Irregular verbs in Spanish have their own unique conjugation patterns that must be memorized. Some common irregular verbs include “ser” (to be), “ir” (to go), “estar” (to be), “tener” (to have), and “hacer” (to do/make). It’s important to practice conjugating irregular verbs regularly to ensure you remember their patterns.

Tips for Mastering Spanish Conjugation

Learning Spanish conjugation takes time and practice, but there are some tips that can make the process easier. First, practice conjugating verbs regularly. The more you practice, the more comfortable you will become with the different tenses and conjugation patterns. Second, memorize the most common irregular verbs and their conjugation patterns. This will make conjugating irregular verbs easier in the long run. Third, use online resources and apps to practice conjugating verbs. There are many free resources available that can help you practice and improve your skills.

Resources for Practicing Spanish Conjugation

There are many resources available to help you practice Spanish conjugation. Some popular options include:

  • Duolingo: A free language-learning app that includes verb conjugation practice.
  • SpanishDict: A website that offers conjugation charts, quizzes, and other resources for learning Spanish.
  • Conjugemos: A website with various conjugation exercises for different tenses and levels.
  • Babbel: A language-learning app that includes conjugation practice exercises.

Conclusion

Becoming a Spanish language pro takes time and dedication, but mastering verb conjugation is an important step in the process. By understanding the different tenses and practicing regularly, you can become fluent in Spanish and communicate effectively in a variety of situations. Remember to take advantage of online resources and practice regularly to improve your skills.

The best option to master all the tenses is to join The Spanish Academy courses and start your lessons with our Native and Qualified teachers! ¡Buena suerte!

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