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Spanish Verb Conjugations

Complete conjugation tables for the 20 most essential Spanish verbs. Each verb includes all major tenses and moods with example sentences to help you use them naturally.

20
Essential Verbs
9
Tenses & Moods
100+
Example Sentences

How Spanish Verb Conjugation Works

Spanish verbs change form depending on the subject (who is doing the action), the tense (when the action happens), and the mood (how the speaker feels about the action). Every Spanish verb belongs to one of three conjugation groups based on its infinitive ending: -ar, -er, or -ir.

While regular verbs follow predictable patterns, many of the most frequently used Spanish verbs are irregular — meaning you need to memorize their unique forms. This guide covers both types with complete tables for every major tense.

Tenses & Moods Covered

Indicative Mood

  • Present (Presente)
  • Preterite (Pretérito)
  • Imperfect (Imperfecto)
  • Future (Futuro)
  • Conditional (Condicional)

Subjunctive Mood

  • Present Subjunctive (Presente de Subjuntivo)
  • Imperfect Subjunctive (Imperfecto de Subjuntivo)

Imperative Mood

  • Affirmative Commands
  • Negative Commands

Irregular Verbs (13)

These verbs don't follow standard conjugation patterns and must be memorized individually. They are also among the most frequently used verbs in Spanish.

Regular & Stem-Changing Verbs (7)

These verbs follow predictable conjugation patterns, though some have minor spelling adjustments to preserve pronunciation.