{"id":3534,"date":"2017-08-16T13:26:16","date_gmt":"2017-08-16T20:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog-new\/?p=3534"},"modified":"2026-05-13T13:24:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T20:24:25","slug":"common-spanish-verbs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/common-spanish-verbs\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Spanish Verbs You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most important things to focus on at the beginning of your Spanish language journey is common Spanish verbs. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\nA verb is a word that expresses an action, state or occurrence. It\u2019s an essential part of a sentence, with verbs forming the main part of the predicate. Without verbs, there is no way to express clear ideas.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it seems complicated to learn all the conjugations and uses that these verbs have, the truth is that even if you only focus on <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.thelinguist.com\/tips-for-learning-spanish-verbs\">studying these common verbs in Spanish<\/a>, you will have a solid foundation from which you can greatly improve your understanding of the language.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the most common Spanish verbs, when you should use them and example sentences. L<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">earn these verbs you can take your Spanish to the next level.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3552\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3552\" style=\"width: 316px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3552\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Mexican-lingq-100.jpg\" alt=\"Learn Spanish on LingQ\" width=\"316\" height=\"301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Mexican-lingq-100.jpg 532w, https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Mexican-lingq-100-300x285.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 316px) 100vw, 316px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3552\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>The 10 Most Common Spanish Verbs<\/h2>\n<h3><b>1) Ser<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Definition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This verb is one of the most important. It is equivalent to \u201cbe\u201d and refers to more permanent states of being.<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Uses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><br \/>\n&gt; Characteristics of a person: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Yo <strong>soy<\/strong> alto.<\/span> (I&#8217;m tall)<br \/>\n&gt; Day and time: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Hoy <strong>es<\/strong> lunes.<\/span> (Today is Monday)<br \/>\n&gt; Possession: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Esta pintura <strong>es<\/strong> de mi mam\u00e1.<\/span> (This painting is my mom\u2019s)<br \/>\n<b>Tip<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: You can practice this verb by listening to the song &#8220;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eres&#8221; by Caf\u00e8 Tacuva.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2) Estar<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Definition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Just as the verb \u201cser\u201d can be translated as the verb &#8220;to be&#8221; so can \u201cestar\u201d, but it has a different use and usually refers to more temporary states of being.<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Uses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><br \/>\n&gt; Health: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">E<b>stoy<\/b> enfermo.<\/span> (I&#8217;m sick)<br \/>\n&gt; Location: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">La casa de Frida Kahlo <b>est\u00e1<\/b> en la Ciudad de M\u00e9xico.<\/span> (Frida Kahlo&#8217;s house is in Mexico City)<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; Mood: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Mi novia siempre <\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>est\u00e1<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> de Buen Humor.<\/span> (My girlfriend is always in a good mood)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; Quality of something: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Las naranjas <\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>est\u00e1n<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> muy dulces.<\/span> (The oranges are very sweet)<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Tip<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: You can practice this verb by listening to the song<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0&#8220;Estar Contigo&#8221; by Alex Ubago<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3) Tener<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Definition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: It is very similar to the verb \u201cto have\u201d or in the case of telling age it takes the place of the verb \u201cto be.\u201d \u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Uses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; Possession: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">T<\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>engo<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> un celular nuevo.<\/span>\u00a0(I have a new phone)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; Obligation: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">T<\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>ienes<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> que ir a la cama temprano.<\/span> (You have to go to bed early)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; To tell age (verb to be): <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Mi novia <\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>tiene<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> 22 a\u00f1os.<\/span> (My girlfriend is 22 years old)<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Tip<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: You can practice the verb tener by listening to the song &#8220;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ten\u00eda Tanto que Darte&#8221; by Nena Conte.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4) Decir<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3536 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/say.png\" alt=\"Common Spanish Verbs\" width=\"700\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/say.png 700w, https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/say-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/say-600x257.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><br \/>\n<b>Definition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: It is very similar to the verb \u201cto say\u201d or \u201cto tell\u201d in English.<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Uses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; Opinion: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Me <\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>dijo<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> que no esta deacuerdo conmigo.<\/span> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He said he does not agree with me)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; When talking about a rumour<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">D<\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>ijeron<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> que llover\u00e1 ma\u00f1ana.<\/span> (They said it will rain tomorrow)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; When you talk about a book or topic<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">El libro <\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>dice<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> que&#8230;<\/span> (The book talks about&#8230;)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; Talking to yourself: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Me <\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>dije<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">: soy el mejor.<\/span> (I said to myself: I&#8217;m the best)<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Tip<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: You can practice the verb decir \u00a0by listening to the song &#8220;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quiero Decirte que Te Amo&#8221; by Laura Pausini.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/en\/learn-spanish-online\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-176593350 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Blog-Post-4.png\" alt=\"Learn Spanish online at LingQ\" width=\"700\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Blog-Post-4.png 700w, https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Blog-Post-4-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Blog-Post-4-600x257.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>5) Haber<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Definition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This is an auxiliary verb that means \u201cto have\u201d in English and is fundamentally used in three cases:<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Uses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; To say the position or the existence of something: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Hay<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> un libro en la mesa.<\/span> (There is a book on the table)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; Haber + another main verb <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(present participle): \u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Yo <\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>he<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> llamado a mi amiga.<\/span> (I have called my friend)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; Obligation: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">H<\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>ay<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> que ir a la escuela.<\/span> \u00a0(We have to go to school)<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Tip<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: You can practice the verb haber by reading the poem<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0&#8220;Sentado sobre los muertos&#8221; by Miguel Hernandez. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6) Poder<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Definition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: In English poder means \u00a0\u201cto be able to\u201d or \u201ccan\u201d.<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Uses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; Ability to do something: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Mi padre <\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>puede<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> manejar.<\/span> (My dad can drive)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; To make a polite request: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u00bf<\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Podr\u00edas <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">pasarme la sal?<\/span> (Could you pass me the salt?)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; Something that could have happened but did not:\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">No pude salir con mis amigos ayer.<\/span> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I could not go out with my friends yesterday<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; Possibility: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u00bf<\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Podr\u00edamos<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> discutirlo despu\u00e9s?<\/span> (Could we discuss it later?)<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Tip<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Learn more about this verb with the song &#8220;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adi\u00f3s&#8221; by Gustavo Cerati.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7) Pensar<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3537 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/think.png\" alt=\"Common Spanish Verbs\" width=\"700\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/think.png 700w, https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/think-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/think-600x257.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><br \/>\n<b>Definition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Similar to the verb \u201cto think\u201d, but you have to take into account that it is an irregular verb and may have other meanings in English. <\/span><br \/>\n<b>Uses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; Expressing thoughts: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">P<\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>ienso<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> que eres muy bonita.<\/span> (I think you&#8217;re pretty)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; Opinions or beliefs: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Mi mam\u00e1 <\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>piensa<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> que no es bueno ejercitarse demasiado.<\/span> (My mom thinks it&#8217;s not good to work out too much)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; Plans: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Yo <\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>pienso<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> salir ma\u00f1ana.<\/span> (I intend to hang out tomorrow)<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Tip<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: You can practice the verb pensar by listening to the song &#8220;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pensar en ti&#8221; by Francisco C\u00e9spedes<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8) Hacer<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Definition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: In English it can be interpreted as &#8220;to make&#8221; or &#8220;to do&#8221;.<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Uses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; To make or to create: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Voy a <\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>hacer<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> una silla de madera.<\/span>\u00a0(I&#8217;m going to make a wooden chair)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; Daily tasks: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Yo <\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>hago<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> la comida todos los d\u00edas.<\/span> (I make (cook) dinner every day)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; The weather: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Hace<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> mucho calor.<\/span> (It&#8217;s very hot)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; Causality: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Me <\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>hace<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> muy feliz.<\/span> (He makes me happy)<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Tip<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: You can practice the verb hacer by listening to the song &#8220;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hacer un Puente&#8221; by La Franela<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>9) Creer<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3540 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/believe.png\" alt=\"Common Spanish Verbs\" width=\"700\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/believe.png 700w, https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/believe-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/believe-600x257.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><br \/>\n<b>Definition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: It means \u201cto believe\u201d in English.<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Uses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; Opinions (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">similar to the verb &#8220;think&#8221; in Spanish)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Yo <\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>creo<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> que te equivocas.<\/span> (I believe you&#8217;re wrong)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; Probability: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">No <\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>creo <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">que pueda ir a la fiesta.<\/span> (I don&#8217;t think I can go to the party)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; To have confidence in someone or something<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Creo<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> que puedo hacerlo.<\/span>\u00a0(I believe I can do it)<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Tip<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Learn more about this verb by singing along to the song &#8220;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saber que se puede&#8221; by \u00a0Diego Torres. <\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLn7iYKq-G3PLmzcM5OvFF2auJ4WUrxhuk\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-176600605 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Spanish_Blog-Banner-1-1024x288.jpg\" alt=\"Learn Spanish with the LingQ podcast\" width=\"870\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Spanish_Blog-Banner-1-1024x288.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Spanish_Blog-Banner-1-300x84.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Spanish_Blog-Banner-1-768x216.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Spanish_Blog-Banner-1-600x169.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Spanish_Blog-Banner-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>10) Ir <\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Definition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: It is used as the verb \u201cto go\u201d in English, but also has uses that might not make much sense to English speakers.<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Uses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; To go: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Mi hermana \u00a0y yo<\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b> fuimos<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> a M\u00e9xico.<\/span> (My sister and I went to Mexico)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; To dress up : <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ella <\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>iba<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> con botas vaqueras.<\/span> (She came with cowboy boots)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; Profession : <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Este ni\u00f1o <\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>va <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">para ser bombero.<\/span> (This boy will be a firefighter)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; To indicate an action that is routinely performed: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Todos los a\u00f1os <\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>vamos<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> a Espa\u00f1a.<\/span> (Every year we go to Spain)<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Tip<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: You can practice the verb ir by reading the poem &#8220;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irse&#8221; by Mario Benedetti<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of these verbs have other uses too, but it is very useful to begin practicing these examples in different situations to improve your Spanish.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good luck!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Learn Spanish Faster Using LingQ<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LingQ is the best way to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/en\/learn-spanish-online\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> learn Spanish online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because it lets you learn from content you enjoy! 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