DELE A1 Guide: Spanish Present Tense Regular Verbs (-AR, -ER, -IR)
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Key Takeaways
- Learn -AR, -ER, -IR verb endings with clear conjugation charts
- Master the patterns with DELE-focused examples and sentences
- Practice with our conjugation tool and targeted quizzes
- Perfect for DELE A1 writing and speaking exam preparation
Welcome to your complete guide to Spanish Present Tense Regular Verbs, a key topic for the DELE A1 exam. Mastering this is essential for passing the writing and speaking sections. In this guide, you will learn to conjugate -AR, -ER, and -IR verbs easily, see clear examples, and get links to our free practice tools.
What are Regular Verbs in Spanish?
For the DELE A1 level, a regular verb is a verb that follows a fixed pattern. The stem (the beginning part of the verb like “habl-” or “com-“) does not change. You simply remove the ending (-AR, -ER, -IR) and add new endings based on the subject (I, you, he, we, etc.).
This is the most important verb tense you need to know for the DELE A1.
Spanish Present Tense Conjugation Charts
Here are the complete conjugation tables for regular verbs in the present tense. Save or download these charts for your studies!
1. -AR Verb Endings (Example: Hablar – To Speak)
| Subject Pronoun | Ending | Conjugation (Hablar) |
|---|---|---|
| Yo (I) | -o | hablo |
| Tú (You, informal) | -as | hablas |
| Él/Ella/Usted (He/She/You, formal) | -a | habla |
| Nosotros/Nosotras (We) | -amos | hablamos |
| Vosotros/Vosotras (You all, Spain) | -áis | habláis |
| Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes (They/You all) | -an | hablan |
Practice this pattern: Take our -AR Verbs Quiz
2. -ER Verb Endings (Example: Comer – To Eat)
| Subject Pronoun | Ending | Conjugation (Comer) |
|---|---|---|
| Yo (I) | -o | como |
| Tú (You, informal) | -es | comes |
| Él/Ella/Usted (He/She/You, formal) | -e | come |
| Nosotros/Nosotras (We) | -emos | comemos |
| Vosotros/Vosotras (You all, Spain) | -éis | coméis |
| Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes (They/You all) | -en | comen |
Practice this pattern: Take our -ER Verbs Quiz
3. -IR Verb Endings (Example: Vivir – To Live)
| Subject Pronoun | Ending | Conjugation (Vivir) |
|---|---|---|
| Yo (I) | -o | vivo |
| Tú (You, informal) | -es | vives |
| Él/Ella/Usted (He/She/You, formal) | -e | vive |
| Nosotros/Nosotras (We) | -imos | vivimos |
| Vosotros/Vosotras (You all, Spain) | -ís | vivís |
| Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes (They/You all) | -en | viven |
Practice this pattern: Take our -IR Verbs Quiz
DELE A1 Tip: Notice that -ER and -IR verbs are very similar. The only differences are in the “we” and “you all” (vosotros) forms.
Common DELE A1 Regular Verbs & Examples
Here are some very common regular verbs that often appear in the DELE A1 exam, with example sentences you can use in the speaking or writing section.
-AR Verbs for DELE A1
- Estudiar (to study): Yo estudio español. (I study Spanish.)
- Trabajar (to work): Él trabaja en una oficina. (He works in an office.)
- Escuchar (to listen): Nosotros escuchamos música. (We listen to music.)
-ER Verbs for DELE A1
- Beber (to drink): Tú bebes agua. (You drink water.)
- Aprender (to learn): Ella aprende inglés. (She learns English.)
- Comprender (to understand): ¿Usted comprende? (Do you understand?)
-IR Verbs for DELE A1
- Abrir (to open): Yo abro la ventana. (I open the window.)
- Escribir (to write): Ellos escriben un email. (They write an email.)
- Compartir (to share): Nosotros compartimos la comida. (We share the food.)
Practice with Our Free Spanish Conjugation Tool
Learning the patterns is the first step. Now, you need to practice! Use our interactive Spanish Conjugation Tool to practice any verb you want.
Click here to open our Spanish Conjugation Tool and practice!
You can type in any regular verb, select “Present Tense,” and see all the conjugations. You can even download your own PDF practice sheets!
Next Step: Test Your Knowledge!
Have you studied the charts and examples? Now it’s time to see if you are ready for the exam!
Take our DELE A1 Present Tense Regular Verbs Quiz here to check your understanding and get one step closer to passing your DELE A1.
What’s Next in Your DELE A1 Journey?
- Ready for irregular verbs? Study Stem-Changing Verbs Next
- Need more basic vocabulary? Learn Family Members Vocabulary
- Practice all A1 topics? Take a Full A1 Practice Test
Good luck with your DELE A1 preparation!
