A2 Spanish grammar

Common Irregular Spanish Present-Tense Verbs for Everyday Use

A2 communication depends on a small group of irregular verbs used for saying, knowing, giving, bringing, leaving, and placing things. Practise them in complete messages rather than as isolated tables.

irregular Spanish present tense verbs: Choose the form that matches the subject

Irregularity may affect only yo or several forms, so always match the complete form to its subject.

Mis amigos dicen la verdad.
My friends tell the truth.The ellos form of decir is dicen.

Quick check

Nosotros ___ la mesa. (poner)

Select the verb for the intended meaning

Saber means to know information or how to do something; dar gives, traer brings, and salir leaves or goes out.

Traigo pan para la cena.
I am bringing bread for dinner.Traer describes bringing something toward the destination.

Use irregular verbs in natural combinations

Learn common chunks such as decir que, poner algo, salir de, traer algo, and dar algo a alguien.

Le doy el libro a Ana.
I give the book to Ana.Dar commonly appears with a thing and a recipient.

Common mistakes

Ella digo que sí.

Ella dice que sí.

Ella needs dice; digo belongs to yo.

Sé a María.

Conozco a María.

Use conocer for being acquainted with a person.

Salimos la casa.

Salimos de la casa.

Use salir de for leaving a place.

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More irregular present verbs FAQ

What does more irregular present verbs cover?

A2 communication depends on a small group of irregular verbs used for saying, knowing, giving, bringing, leaving, and placing things. Practise them in complete messages rather than as isolated tables.

What is the first rule to remember?

Irregularity may affect only yo or several forms, so always match the complete form to its subject.

What is another important A2 pattern?

Saber means to know information or how to do something; dar gives, traer brings, and salir leaves or goes out.

How can I practise irregular Spanish present tense verbs?

Complete the focused round, review each correction, and repeat the lesson when its skills become due again.

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Stem-changing verbsLearn the common e→ie, o→ue, and e→i present-tense changes and when the verb stem stays unchanged.Irregular yo formsLearn high-frequency irregular first-person forms such as hago, conozco, escojo, and oigo.Present for scheduled plansLearn when Spanish uses the present tense with a future time expression for fixed or scheduled plans.Complete A2 Spanish grammar courseSee every A2 unit and continue through the course in order.Spanish tense guidesCompare the major tense systems used throughout this course.