Core Terms Flashcards
1
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Infinitive
A
Any verb in its root form. Always ends in -ar, -er, or -ir. Translated “to _____.”
2
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Conjugation
A
Act of breaking down an infinitive into its person and number.
3
Q
Person
A
Who is talking to whom.
4
Q
Number
A
How many are speaking/performing the action.
5
Q
Gender
A
Tells if a noun is masculine or feminine.
6
Q
Stem-changing
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A verb that requires you to change the root stem during conjugation.
7
Q
Reflexive
A
Infinitive verb ending in -se. Gives extra emphasis to the person.
8
Q
Tense
A
Tells when the action of the verb takes place.
9
Q
Stem
A
The part of the verb prior to the -ar, -er, or -ir ending.
