Common Spanish Verbs

Question 1

Ser

Answer 1

to be (used for identity, time, origin, and characteristics)

Example: Yo soy estudiante (I am a student).

Question 2

Estar

Answer 2

to be (used for location, feelings, and temporary conditions)

Example: Ella está cansada (She is tired).

Question 3

Tener

Answer 3

to have (used for possession, age, and certain expressions)

Example: Tengo hambre (I am hungry).

Question 4

Hacer

Answer 4

to do, to make

Example: ¿Qué haces? (What are you doing?).

Question 5

Ir

Answer 5

to go

Example: Voy al trabajo (I go to work).

Question 6

Ver

Answer 6

to see

Example: Veo la televisión (I watch TV)

Question 7

Comer

Answer 7

to eat

Example: Como pizza (I eat pizza)

Question 8

Trabajar

Answer 8

to work

Example: Trabajo en una oficina (I work in an office).

Question 9

Estudiar

Answer 9

to study

Example: Estudio matemáticas (I study math)

Question 10

Beber

Answer 10

to drink

Example: Bebo agua (I drink water).

Question 11

Hablar

Answer 11

to speak, to talk

Example: Hablo español (I speak Spanish).

Question 12

Vivir

Answer 12

to live

Example: Vivo en Madrid (I live in Madrid)

Question 13

Poder

Answer 13

to be able to, can

Example: Puedo ayudarte (I can help you)

Question 14

Querer

Answer 14

to want, to love

Example: Quiero café (I want coffee)

Question 15

Saber

Answer 15

to know (facts, information)

Example: Sé la respuesta (I know the answer)

Question 16

Conocer

Answer 16

to know (people, places), to meet

Example: Conozco a María (I know María).

Question 17

Dar

Answer 17

to give

Example: Te doy un regalo (I give you a gift)

Question 18

Venir

Answer 18

to come

Example: Vengo de la tienda (I come from the store).

Question 19

Salir

Answer 19

to go out, to leave

Example: Salgo a las cinco (I leave at five).

Question 20

Ponerse

Answer 20

to put on (clothing), to become (feelings)

Example: Me pongo la chaqueta (I put on the jacket)

Question 21

Llegar

Answer 21

to arrive

Example: Llego tarde (I arrive late

Question 22

Tomar

Answer 22

to take, to drink

Example: Tomamos el autobús (We take the bus).

Question 23

Pensar

Answer 23

to think

Example: Pienso en ti (I think about you).

Question 24

Escuchar

Answer 24

to listen

Example: Escucho música (I listen to music)

Question 25

Comprar

Answer 25

to buy

Example: Compré pan (I bought bread).