¡Hola! Today, we're diving into 90 common verbs in English and Spanish.
Let's learn these verbs and how to use them.
What is a Verb? (¿Qué es un Verbo?)
A verb is a word that describes an action. It can also describe a state of being. Think of it as what someone or something does or is.
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In Spanish, a verbo does the same thing. It shows action or being. For example, "to run" is a verb. "Correr" is its Spanish equivalent.
Understanding verbs is essential for building sentences. Sentences need verbs to express a complete thought.
Why Learn Verbs in Both Languages? (¿Por qué aprender verbos en ambos idiomas?)
Learning verbs in both English and Spanish improves your communication skills. You can express yourself more effectively. You can also understand others better.
Knowing verbs helps you think in both languages. You can translate your thoughts more easily. This is especially helpful if you are bilingual or learning Spanish.
Plus, it boosts your vocabulary. A larger vocabulary makes you a stronger communicator.
90 Common Verbs: English & Spanish (90 Verbos Comunes: Inglés y Español)
Here's a list of 90 common verbs. We'll provide the English and Spanish translations.
1. To be - Ser/Estar
2. To have - Tener
3. To do - Hacer
4. To say - Decir
5. To go - Ir
6. To get - Obtener/Conseguir
7. To make - Hacer
8. To know - Saber/Conocer
9. To think - Pensar
10. To take - Tomar
11. To see - Ver
12. To come - Venir
13. To want - Querer
14. To use - Usar
15. To find - Encontrar
16. To give - Dar
17. To tell - Decir/Contar
18. To work - Trabajar
19. To call - Llamar
20. To try - Intentar/Probar
21. To ask - Preguntar
22. To need - Necesitar
23. To feel - Sentir
24. To become - Llegar a ser/Convertirse en
25. To leave - Dejar/Salir
26. To put - Poner
27. To mean - Significar
28. To keep - Guardar/Mantener
29. To let - Dejar
30. To begin - Empezar/Comenzar
31. To seem - Parecer
32. To help - Ayudar
33. To talk - Hablar
34. To turn - Girar/Voltear
35. To start - Empezar/Comenzar
36. To show - Mostrar/Enseñar
37. To hear - Oír
38. To play - Jugar/Tocar (instrumento)
39. To run - Correr
40. To move - Mover
41. To like - Gustar
42. To live - Vivir
43. To believe - Creer
44. To hold - Sostener/Agarrar
45. To bring - Traer
46. To happen - Suceder/Pasar
47. To write - Escribir
48. To provide - Proveer/Suministrar
49. To sit - Sentarse
50. To stand - Estar de pie
51. To lose - Perder
52. To pay - Pagar
53. To meet - Conocer/Encontrar
54. To include - Incluir
55. To continue - Continuar
56. To set - Establecer/Poner
57. To learn - Aprender
58. To change - Cambiar
59. To lead - Liderar/Guiar
60. To understand - Entender/Comprender
61. To watch - Mirar/Observar
62. To follow - Seguir
63. To stop - Parar/Detener
64. To create - Crear
65. To speak - Hablar
66. To read - Leer
67. To allow - Permitir
68. To add - Añadir/Agregar
69. To spend - Gastar/Pasar (tiempo)
70. To grow - Crecer
71. To open - Abrir
72. To walk - Caminar
73. To win - Ganar
74. To offer - Ofrecer
75. To remember - Recordar
76. To love - Amar/Querer
77. To consider - Considerar
78. To appear - Aparecer
79. To buy - Comprar
80. To wait - Esperar
81. To serve - Servir
82. To die - Morir
83. To send - Enviar
84. To build - Construir
85. To stay - Quedarse/Permanecer
86. To fall - Caer
87. To cut - Cortar
88. To reach - Alcanzar
89. To kill - Matar
90. To raise - Levantar/Criar
This list provides a strong foundation. Practice using these verbs. You will greatly improve your language skills!
Tips for Learning Verbs (Consejos para aprender verbos)
Use flashcards to memorize verbs. Write the English verb on one side. Write the Spanish translation on the other.
Practice using verbs in sentences. This helps you understand how they work in context. For example, "I eat pizza" becomes "Yo como pizza."
Watch movies and TV shows in Spanish. Pay attention to the verbs people use. This is a fun way to learn.
Read books and articles in Spanish. This exposes you to more verbs. It also improves your reading comprehension.
Don't be afraid to make mistakes! Mistakes are part of the learning process. The more you practice, the better you will become.
¡Buena suerte!
