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Present Tense
Present Tense in Spanish
The present tense in Spanish is used to talk about actions happening now or habitual actions. Spanish verbs are divided into three groups based on their endings: -ar, -er, and -ir. Each group follows a specific pattern for conjugation, though some common verbs have irregular forms.
Regular Verb Conjugation
| Subject | -AR (hablar) | -ER (comer) | -IR (vivir) |
|---|---|---|---|
| yo | hablo | como | vivo |
| tú | hablas | comes | vives |
| él/ella/usted | habla | come | vive |
| nosotros/as | hablamos | comemos | vivimos |
| vosotros/as | habláis | coméis | vivís |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | hablan | comen | viven |