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Free Spanish Common Verbs Flashcards
Ten verbs carry an astonishing share of everyday Spanish — master these and half of any conversation's scaffolding is yours. These cards drill the infinitives with the usage notes that matter.
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QWhat does "ser" mean, and when is it used?
ATo be — for permanent traits and identity (soy sueco)
QWhat does "estar" mean, and when is it used?
ATo be — for states and locations (estoy cansado, está en Madrid)
QWhat does "tener" mean?
ATo have (also age: tengo 30 años)
QWhat does "hacer" mean?
ATo do / to make (also weather: hace frío)
QWhat does "ir" mean?
ATo go (voy a + infinitive = going to...)
QWhat does "poder" mean?
ATo be able to / can
QWhat does "querer" mean?
ATo want (also to love someone: te quiero)
QWhat does "decir" mean?
ATo say / to tell
QWhat does "ver" mean?
ATo see
QWhat does "saber" mean vs "conocer"?
ABoth "to know" — saber for facts/skills, conocer for people/places
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