Verb Definition
The verb send means to cause something to go or be taken to a particular destination, usually by mail, email, or other forms of delivery. It is an irregular verb with the past simple and past participle form sent. This verb is commonly used in communication, commerce, and everyday activities.
Usage in Sentences
Send is used to indicate the action of transmitting or dispatching items, messages, or information. For example, "I will send an email," or "She sent the package yesterday." The verb often accompanies direct objects like letters, emails, messages, or physical parcels.
Conjugations
| English Pronoun | English Conjugation | Spanish Conjugation | English Example | Spanish Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | send | envío | I send a letter every week. | Yo envío una carta cada semana. |
| You | send | envías | You send your reports on time. | Tú envías tus informes a tiempo. |
| He/She/It | sends | envía | She sends postcards from travel. | Ella envía postales desde el viaje. |
| We | send | enviamos | We send invitations by email. | Nosotros enviamos invitaciones por correo electrónico. |
| You (plural) | send | enviáis / envían | You send your assignments soon. | Vosotros enviáis / Ustedes envían sus tareas pronto. |
| They | send | envían | They send newsletters weekly. | Ellos envían boletines semanalmente. |
| English Pronoun | English Conjugation | Spanish Conjugation | English Example | Spanish Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | sent | envié | I sent the package yesterday. | Yo envié el paquete ayer. |
| You | sent | enviaste | You sent the message late. | Tú enviaste el mensaje tarde. |
| He/She/It | sent | envió | He sent the letter on Monday. | Él envió la carta el lunes. |
| We | sent | enviamos | We sent the payment already. | Nosotros enviamos el pago ya. |
| You (plural) | sent | enviasteis / enviaron | You sent the files correctly. | Vosotros enviasteis / Ustedes enviaron los archivos correctamente. |
| They | sent | enviaron | They sent the invitations. | Ellos enviaron las invitaciones. |
Related Expressions
Common expressions with send include "send off" (to dispatch), "send back" (to return), and "send out" (to distribute). Understanding these phrasal verbs helps in everyday English communication scenarios involving sending or returning items.
Practice Tips
To master send and its conjugations, try practicing with real-life scenarios such as writing emails, sending messages, or role-playing sending and receiving letters. Using both present and past tense forms will improve your fluency and help you recognize the irregular past form sent.
