Irregular Verbs (Leaving Cert Spanish): Flashcards
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What defines irregular verbs?
What defines irregular verbs?
Unique conjugations that don't follow standard rules
Main tenses where irregularities occur most
Main tenses where irregularities occur most
Present, preterite, future, conditional
I am (permanent characteristic) - yo form
I am (permanent characteristic) - yo form
soy
I am (temporary/location) - yo form
I am (temporary/location) - yo form
estoy
I have - yo form
I have - yo form
tengo
I do/make - yo form
I do/make - yo form
hago
I go - yo form
I go - yo form
voy
I come - yo form
I come - yo form
vengo
I can/I am able to - yo form
I can/I am able to - yo form
puedo
Common pattern in 1st person present for irregular verbs
Common pattern in 1st person present for irregular verbs
-go ending (tengo, vengo, pongo, hago)
When to use ser
When to use ser
Permanent characteristics, identity
When to use estar
When to use estar
Temporary states, locations
Preterite form shared by both ir and ser
Preterite form shared by both ir and ser
fue
5 most essential irregular verbs
5 most essential irregular verbs
ser, estar, tener, hacer, ir
Which form shows most dramatic irregularities
Which form shows most dramatic irregularities
First person singular (yo) in present tense