-IR verbs

-IR verbs

Using -ir verbs

You'll notice very little difference between the pattern for -ir verbs, and that of -er verbs. The only difference is in the nosotros and vosotros forms.

The following table shows the general pattern for conjugating -IR verbs, using vivir as an example.

		viv ir
Yo	vivo		nosotros	vivimos
Tú	vives		vosotros	vivís
él, ella, Usted	vive		ellos, ellas, Ustedes	viven

This pattern can be used for any regular -AR verb. While there are some irregular verbs which are exceptions, it makes verbs very easy to use. Simply memorise the pattern, and you will be able to use and recognise -AR verbs.

Here are some common verbs that you should remember and practice conjugating.

	abrir, to open
	decidir, to decide
	escribir, to write

vivir, to live

Exercises

1. On a piece of paper, conjugate each of the four verbs mentioned above for the following forms - yo, tú, él/ella/Ud, nosotros, vosotros, ellos/ellas/Uds. [answers]

Hint - follow the pattern for hablar

2. Examine the following sentences, and try to see which action is performed, and by whom. [answers]

Hint - Personal pronouns have been omitted. You will need to
look at the endings of conjugated verbs

	¿Escribís con lápiz o con pluma?
	¿Viven en una casa o un piso?

-IR verbs

Using -ir verbs

viv ir

Exercises