Irregular verbs in Spanish are verbs that do not follow the standard patterns of conjugation, making them essential to learn for proper communication. Unlike regular verbs, which have predictable endings based on their infinitive forms (-ar, -er, -ir), irregular verbs can change their stems, endings, or both depending on the tense and subject. Mastering these verbs is crucial for expressing a wide range of actions and states in various contexts, enhancing your fluency and understanding of the language.
- Ser: to be (essential quality)
- Estar: to be (state, location)
- Ir: to go
- Tener: to have
- Haber: to have (auxiliary)
- Hacer: to do, to make
- Poder: can, to be able
- Decir: to say, to tell
- Querer: to want, to love
- Saber: to know (facts)
- Venir: to come
- Ver: to see
- Dar: to give
- Poner: to put
- Salir: to leave, to go out
- Traer: to bring
- Oír: to hear
- Conocer: to know (people, places)
- Andar: to walk
- Conducir: to drive
- Traducir: to translate
- Caber: to fit
- Caer: to fall
- Valer: to be worth
- Seguir: to follow
- Morir: to die
- Dormir: to sleep
- Pedir: to ask for, to request
- Sentir: to feel
- Jugar: to play (games)
