{"id":6867,"date":"2021-03-09T20:51:37","date_gmt":"2021-03-09T19:51:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mausschool.com\/basic-concepts-of-spanish-grammar-9-key-rules\/"},"modified":"2022-01-12T19:49:49","modified_gmt":"2022-01-12T18:49:49","slug":"basic-concepts-of-spanish-grammar-9-key-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mausschool.com\/en\/basic-concepts-of-spanish-grammar-9-key-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"Basic Concepts of Spanish Grammar: 9 Key Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span 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the letter \u201c\u00d1\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mausschool.com\/en\/basic-concepts-of-spanish-grammar-9-key-rules\/#Accents_can_be_placed_over_vowels\" >Accents can be placed over vowels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mausschool.com\/en\/basic-concepts-of-spanish-grammar-9-key-rules\/#The_verb_form_changes_to_agree_with_the_subject_of_the_sentence\" >The verb form changes to agree with the subject of the sentence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mausschool.com\/en\/basic-concepts-of-spanish-grammar-9-key-rules\/#Its_not_necessary_to_use_the_subject_in_a_sentence\" >It\u2019s not necessary to use the subject in a sentence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mausschool.com\/en\/basic-concepts-of-spanish-grammar-9-key-rules\/#In_a_sentence_the_order_of_subject_verb_and_object_can_change\" >In a sentence, the order of subject, verb and object can change<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mausschool.com\/en\/basic-concepts-of-spanish-grammar-9-key-rules\/#Interrogative_sentences_follow_the_same_structure_as_affirmative_sentences_in_Spanish\" >Interrogative sentences follow the same structure as affirmative sentences in Spanish<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mausschool.com\/en\/basic-concepts-of-spanish-grammar-9-key-rules\/#Nouns_are_masculine_or_feminine\" >Nouns are masculine or feminine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mausschool.com\/en\/basic-concepts-of-spanish-grammar-9-key-rules\/#Articles_are_placed_before_nouns\" >Articles are placed before nouns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mausschool.com\/en\/basic-concepts-of-spanish-grammar-9-key-rules\/#Which_article_you_use_depends_on_the_noun_its_gender_and_whether_its_singular_or_plural\" >Which article you use depends on the noun (its gender and whether it\u2019s singular or plural)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/mausschool.com\/en\/basic-concepts-of-spanish-grammar-9-key-rules\/#Another_basic_concept_of_Spanish_grammar\" >Another basic concept of Spanish grammar<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/mausschool.com\/en\/basic-concepts-of-spanish-grammar-9-key-rules\/#How_to_use_verbs_and_improve_your_writing_skills\" >How to use verbs and improve your writing skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/mausschool.com\/en\/basic-concepts-of-spanish-grammar-9-key-rules\/#How_to_use_%E2%80%9CAR%E2%80%9D_verbs\" >How to use \u201cAR\u201d verbs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/mausschool.com\/en\/basic-concepts-of-spanish-grammar-9-key-rules\/#How_to_use_%E2%80%9CER%E2%80%9D_verbs\" >How to use \u201cER\u201d verbs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/mausschool.com\/en\/basic-concepts-of-spanish-grammar-9-key-rules\/#How_to_use_%E2%80%9CIR%E2%80%9D_verbs\" >How to use \u201cIR\u201d verbs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/mausschool.com\/en\/basic-concepts-of-spanish-grammar-9-key-rules\/#And_now%E2%80%A6irregular_verbs\" >And now&#8230;irregular verbs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/mausschool.com\/en\/basic-concepts-of-spanish-grammar-9-key-rules\/#How_to_use_the_verb_%E2%80%9CHACER%E2%80%9D\" >How to use the verb \u201cHACER\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/mausschool.com\/en\/basic-concepts-of-spanish-grammar-9-key-rules\/#How_to_use_the_verb_%E2%80%9CIR%E2%80%9D\" >How to use the verb \u201cIR\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/mausschool.com\/en\/basic-concepts-of-spanish-grammar-9-key-rules\/#Some_additional_tips_for_learning_Spanish\" >Some additional tips for learning Spanish<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_basic_concepts_of_Spanish_grammar\"><\/span>The basic concepts of Spanish grammar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nine_key_grammar_rules_and_basic_verb_uses_to_help_you_form_simple_sentences\"><\/span>Nine key grammar rules and basic verb uses to help you form simple sentences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rae.es\/obras-academicas\/gramatica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">Spanish grammar<\/a> really that difficult? Which aspects of Spanish grammar should you study?<\/p>\n<p>In this blog post, we\u2019ve summarised some fundamental grammar rules so beginners can learn the basic concepts of the Spanish language.<\/p>\n<p>Soon you\u2019ll be able to write simple sentences and speak more quickly and confidently!<\/p>\n<p>So, what are the 9 key rules? Let\u2019s take a look.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spanish grammar rule no.1<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Spanish_alphabet_is_made_up_of_the_26_letters_found_in_the_English_alphabet_plus_the_letter_%E2%80%9CN%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>The Spanish alphabet is made up of the 26 letters found in the English alphabet, plus the letter \u201c\u00d1\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It sounds like &#8220;nyh&#8221; in English.<\/p>\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cu\u00f1ado (koo-nyah-doh) (brother-in-law)<\/li>\n<li>Ma\u00f1ana (mah-nyah-nah) (tomorrow)<\/li>\n<li>Ni\u00f1a (nee-nyah) (girl)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Position in the alphabet: after the letter \u201cN\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The Spanish language has 27 letters and 5 digraphs (two letters that make one sound).<\/p>\n<p>A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, \u00d1, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z (27 letters in total).<\/p>\n<p>The digraphs are: CH \/ LL \/ GU \/ QU \/ RR<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spanish grammar rule no.2<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accents_can_be_placed_over_vowels\"><\/span>Accents can be placed over vowels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u00e1, \u00e9, \u00ed, \u00f3, \u00fa (\u00c1, \u00c9, \u00cd, \u00d3, \u00da)<\/p>\n<p>However, the pronunciation is the same as that of a normal vowel.<\/p>\n<p>Remember that when writing in Spanish, vowels sometimes have an accent on them.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spanish grammar rule no.3<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_verb_form_changes_to_agree_with_the_subject_of_the_sentence\"><\/span>The verb form changes to agree with the subject of the sentence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Example: the verb \u201ccomer\u201d (\u201cto eat\u201d)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Yo como &#8211; I eat<\/li>\n<li>T\u00fa comes &#8211; You eat<\/li>\n<li>\u00c9l come &#8211; He eats<\/li>\n<li>Nosotros comemos &#8211; We eat<\/li>\n<li>Vosotros com\u00e9is &#8211; You (plural) eat<\/li>\n<li>Ellos comen &#8211; They eat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remember, the form of the verb changes according to the subject.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6868 size-full\" title=\"Conceptos b\u00e1sicos de gram\u00e1tica espa\u00f1ola. 9 reglas esenciales y el uso b\u00e1sico de verbos que te permitir\u00e1n crear oraciones f\u00e1cilmente.\" src=\"https:\/\/mausschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/blog-maus-school-gramatica-espanola-02.jpg\" alt=\"Conceptos b\u00e1sicos de gram\u00e1tica espa\u00f1ola. 9 reglas esenciales y el uso b\u00e1sico de verbos que te permitir\u00e1n crear oraciones f\u00e1cilmente.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"670\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Spanish grammar rule no.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_not_necessary_to_use_the_subject_in_a_sentence\"><\/span>It\u2019s not necessary to use the subject in a sentence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As we have just seen, the verb form changes according to its subject. This means that sentences can be formed without the subject, since the verb already shows who is doing the action. You don&#8217;t always have to use the subject like you do in English.<\/p>\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00c9l vino por la ma\u00f1ana = Vino por la ma\u00f1ana. (He came in the morning.)<\/li>\n<li>Yo vine por la ma\u00f1ana = Vine por la ma\u00f1ana. (I came in the morning.)<\/li>\n<li>T\u00fa viniste por la ma\u00f1ana = Viniste por la ma\u00f1ana. (You came in the morning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spanish grammar rule no.5<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_a_sentence_the_order_of_subject_verb_and_object_can_change\"><\/span>In a sentence, the order of subject, verb and object can change<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In Spanish, there&#8217;s no strict rule about how to order words (subject, verb, object, etc.) in a sentence.<\/p>\n<p>These words can change position, and the sentence can still be grammatically correct.<\/p>\n<p>Example: Yo hago este trabajo (I do this job).<\/p>\n<p>(Yo = subject, hago = first person form of the verb \u201chacer\u201d, este trabajo = object).<\/p>\n<p>Yo hago este trabajo. \u2192 subject + verb + object.<br \/>\nHago yo este trabajo. \u2192 verb + subject + object.<br \/>\nEste trabajo lo hago yo. \u2192 object + verb + subject.<br \/>\nHago este trabajo. \u2192 verb + object.<\/p>\n<p>The above four phrases are correct, and any of them can be used. The only difference is the emphasis in the sentence, and you\u2019ll learn how to use this with practice.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spanish grammar rule no.6<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interrogative_sentences_follow_the_same_structure_as_affirmative_sentences_in_Spanish\"><\/span>Interrogative sentences follow the same structure as affirmative sentences in Spanish<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In Spanish, there is no fixed way to ask a question like there is in English (\u201cDo you\u2026?\u201d).<\/p>\n<p>As there is no fixed rule about the order of words in a sentence, both questions and affirmative sentences can have the same structure. The difference between them is the intonation that is used. There\u2019s one variation used with affirmative sentences, and there\u2019s another completely different variation used with interrogatives. Therefore, it\u2019s easy to both ask a question and to know if someone is asking you a question or not.<\/p>\n<p>Affirmative sentence: Te comes este pl\u00e1tano. (You\u2019re eating this banana.)<br \/>\nInterrogative sentence: \u00bfTe comes este pl\u00e1tano? (Are you eating this banana?)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6870 size-full\" title=\"Conceptos b\u00e1sicos de gram\u00e1tica espa\u00f1ola. 9 reglas esenciales y el uso b\u00e1sico de verbos que te permitir\u00e1n crear oraciones f\u00e1cilmente.\" src=\"https:\/\/mausschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/blog-maus-school-gramatica-espanola-03.jpg\" alt=\"Conceptos b\u00e1sicos de gram\u00e1tica espa\u00f1ola. 9 reglas esenciales y el uso b\u00e1sico de verbos que te permitir\u00e1n crear oraciones f\u00e1cilmente.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"670\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Spanish grammar rule no.7<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nouns_are_masculine_or_feminine\"><\/span>Nouns are masculine or feminine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The concept in Spanish of \u201cgrammatical gender\u201d (\u201cmasculine nouns\u201d and \u201cfemale nouns\u201d) doesn\u2019t exist in English.<\/p>\n<p>All nouns, including objects and people, are either masculine or feminine. This concept was determined during the evolution of the language. You\u2019ll come to learn the gender of nouns through practice, regular use of the language, and repetition. It may seem confusing at first, but with regular practice, you\u2019ll quickly pick it up.<\/p>\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n<p>Mujer (woman) &#8211; La mujer \/ Una mujer &#8211; feminine noun.<br \/>\nHombre (man) &#8211; El hombre \/ Un hombre &#8211; masculine noun.<\/p>\n<p>Coche (car) &#8211; El coche \/ Un coche &#8211; masculine noun.<br \/>\nManzana (apple) &#8211; La manzana \/ Una manzana &#8211; feminine noun.<br \/>\nNavidad (Christmas) &#8211; La Navidad \/ Esta Navidad &#8211; feminine noun.<\/p>\n<p>The list goes on, as all nouns have a masculine or feminine gender.<\/p>\n<p>You can usually tell if nouns are masculine or feminine by looking at the last letter. This is a useful tip for grasping this concept.<\/p>\n<p>Masculine nouns: The word ends in the letter \u2018o\u2019 (for example, un gato (a cat) &#8211; masculine).<\/p>\n<p>Feminine nouns: The word ends in the letter \u2018a\u2019 (for example, una gata (a cat) &#8211; feminine).<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not sure if a word is masculine or feminine, you can use a dictionary to check. Rest assured that you\u2019ll gradually learn masculine and feminine nouns and use them correctly.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spanish grammar rule no.8<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Articles_are_placed_before_nouns\"><\/span>Articles are placed before nouns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In English, an article such as &#8220;a, an, the&#8221; is placed before a noun. In Spanish, there are various articles &#8220;un, una, unos, unas, el, la, los, las\u2026&#8221; that come before nouns.<\/p>\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>El coche (the car).<\/li>\n<li>Un coche (a car).<\/li>\n<li>Una manta (a blanket).<\/li>\n<li>La manta (the blanket).<\/li>\n<li>Unos ni\u00f1os (some children).<\/li>\n<li>Los ni\u00f1os (the children).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are some exceptions; sometimes it\u2019s possible to use the noun without the article.<\/p>\n<p>Example: He comprado las patatas = He comprado patatas. (I\u2019ve bought potatoes).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spanish grammar rule no.9<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_article_you_use_depends_on_the_noun_its_gender_and_whether_its_singular_or_plural\"><\/span>Which article you use depends on the noun (its gender and whether it\u2019s singular or plural)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The article has to match the noun.<\/p>\n<p>Take a look at this. It\u2019ll help you to choose the correct article.<\/p>\n<p>Indefinite articles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Masculine singular noun: Un.<\/li>\n<li>Feminine singular noun: Una.<\/li>\n<li>Masculine plural noun: Unos.<\/li>\n<li>Feminine plural nouns: Unas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Definite articles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Masculine singular noun: El.<\/li>\n<li>Feminine singular noun: La.<\/li>\n<li>Masculine plural noun: Los.<\/li>\n<li>Feminine plural nouns: Las.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A few more pointers about these articles.<\/p>\n<p>What is an indefinite article? An indefinite article is used to refer to something non-specific.<\/p>\n<p>Example: I want a coffee.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m not referring to a specific coffee. I just want a coffee.<\/p>\n<p>What is a definite article? A definite article is used to refer to something specific.<\/p>\n<p>Example: Can you close the door?<\/p>\n<p>I want you to close a specific door, i.e. the door that is next to you.<\/p>\n<p>Was that difficult? Don\u2019t worry too much if you make mistakes with articles. People will understand you.<\/p>\n<p>Try to practise them as much as possible, and soon you\u2019ll be able to use them without even thinking about it.<\/p>\n<p>And now\u2026.verbs!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6872 size-full\" title=\"Conceptos b\u00e1sicos de gram\u00e1tica espa\u00f1ola. 9 reglas esenciales y el uso b\u00e1sico de verbos que te permitir\u00e1n crear oraciones f\u00e1cilmente.\" src=\"https:\/\/mausschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/blog-maus-school-gramatica-espanola-04.jpg\" alt=\"Conceptos b\u00e1sicos de gram\u00e1tica espa\u00f1ola. 9 reglas esenciales y el uso b\u00e1sico de verbos que te permitir\u00e1n crear oraciones f\u00e1cilmente.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"670\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Another_basic_concept_of_Spanish_grammar\"><\/span>Another basic concept of Spanish grammar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_use_verbs_and_improve_your_writing_skills\"><\/span>How to use verbs and improve your writing skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The way Spanish verbs work can be overwhelming at first because they have many different forms and complex conjugations.<\/p>\n<p>But don\u2019t worry, it\u2019s all a question of mastering them over time.<\/p>\n<p>Learning to use subjects and verbs correctly will help you learn how to write simple sentences quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s start with a very basic rule to do with verb endings that will allow you to start constructing sentences properly.<\/p>\n<h4>All Spanish verbs end in one of three ways:<\/h4>\n<p>1. Ending in \u201car\u201d: Hablar (to speak), trabajar (to work).<br \/>\n2. Ending in \u201cer\u201d: Comer (to eat), hacer (to do\/make).<br \/>\n3. Ending in \u201cir\u201d: Vivir (to live), salir (to go out\/leave).<\/p>\n<p>Learning how to conjugate regular verbs (verbs that follow certain rules) will help you to write sentences quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Look carefully, as the endings allow you to see clearly which part of the verb doesn\u2019t change and which part does. Then you can add the appropriate ending for the subject.<\/p>\n<p>These endings are the same for many verbs.<\/p>\n<p>If you learn verb endings well to start with, it\u2019ll be easy for you to use a wide range of regular verbs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_use_%E2%80%9CAR%E2%80%9D_verbs\"><\/span>How to use \u201cAR\u201d verbs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4>Hablar (to speak)<\/h4>\n<p>Yo habl o &#8211; Yo hablo &#8211; I speak.<br \/>\nT\u00fa habl as &#8211; T\u00fa hablas &#8211; You speak.<br \/>\n\u00c9l (Ella) habl a &#8211; \u00c9l (Ella) habla &#8211; He (she) speaks.<br \/>\nNosotros habl amos &#8211; Nosotros hablamos &#8211; We speak.<br \/>\nVosotros habl \u00e1is &#8211; Vosotros habl\u00e1is &#8211; You (plural) speak.<br \/>\nEllos (Ellas) habl an &#8211; Ellos hablan &#8211; They speak.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_use_%E2%80%9CER%E2%80%9D_verbs\"><\/span>How to use \u201cER\u201d verbs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4>Comer (to eat)<\/h4>\n<p>Yo com o &#8211; Yo como &#8211; I eat.<br \/>\nT\u00fa com es &#8211; T\u00fa comes &#8211; You eat.<br \/>\n\u00c9l (Ella) com e &#8211; \u00c9l (Ella) come &#8211; He (she) eats.<br \/>\nNosotros com emos &#8211; Nosotros comemos &#8211; We eat.<br \/>\nVosotros com \u00e9is &#8211; Vosotros com\u00e9is &#8211; You (plural) eat.<br \/>\nEllos (Ellas) com en &#8211; Ellos (Ellas) comen &#8211; They eat.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_use_%E2%80%9CIR%E2%80%9D_verbs\"><\/span>How to use \u201cIR\u201d verbs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4>Vivir (to live)<\/h4>\n<p>Yo viv o &#8211; Yo vivo &#8211; I live.<br \/>\nT\u00fa viv es &#8211; T\u00fa vives &#8211; You live.<br \/>\n\u00c9l (Ella) viv e &#8211; \u00c9l (Ella) vive &#8211; He (she) lives.<br \/>\nNosotros viv imos &#8211; Nosotros vivimos &#8211; We live.<br \/>\nVosotros viv \u00eds &#8211; Vosotros viv\u00eds &#8211; You (plural) live.<br \/>\nEllos (Ellas) viv en &#8211; Ellos (Ellas) viven &#8211; They live.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_now%E2%80%A6irregular_verbs\"><\/span>And now&#8230;irregular verbs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most verbs in Spanish are regular verbs, but there are also some irregular verbs (verbs that you have to conjugate in a different way, not according to these rules).<\/p>\n<p>Examples: hacer, hablar, ir, o\u00edr, querer, decir, venir, dormir, entender, conseguir.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll show you how to conjugate a couple of them so you get the idea.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_use_the_verb_%E2%80%9CHACER%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>How to use the verb \u201cHACER\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4>Hacer (to do\/make)<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Yo ha go &#8211; Yo hago &#8211; I do.<\/li>\n<li>T\u00fa hac es &#8211; T\u00fa haces &#8211; You do.<\/li>\n<li>\u00c9l (Ella) hac e &#8211; \u00c9l (Ella) hace &#8211; He (she) does.<\/li>\n<li>Nosotros hac emos &#8211; Nosotros hacemos &#8211; We do.<\/li>\n<li>Vosotros hac \u00e9is (ustedes) &#8211; You (plural) do.<\/li>\n<li>Ellos (Ellas) hac en &#8211; They do.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_use_the_verb_%E2%80%9CIR%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>How to use the verb \u201cIR\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4>Ir (to go)<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Yo voy &#8211; I go.<\/li>\n<li>T\u00fa vas &#8211; You go.<\/li>\n<li>El (Ella) va &#8211; He (she) goes.<\/li>\n<li>Nosotros vamos &#8211; We go.<\/li>\n<li>Vosotros vais &#8211; You (plural) go.<\/li>\n<li>Ellos (Ellas) van &#8211; They go.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With time and practice, you\u2019ll be able to master using verbs like this.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6874 size-full\" title=\"Conceptos b\u00e1sicos de gram\u00e1tica espa\u00f1ola. 9 reglas esenciales y el uso b\u00e1sico de verbos que te permitir\u00e1n crear oraciones f\u00e1cilmente.\" src=\"https:\/\/mausschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/blog-maus-school-gramatica-espanola-05.jpg\" alt=\"Conceptos b\u00e1sicos de gram\u00e1tica espa\u00f1ola. 9 reglas esenciales y el uso b\u00e1sico de verbos que te permitir\u00e1n crear oraciones f\u00e1cilmente.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"670\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_additional_tips_for_learning_Spanish\"><\/span>Some additional tips for <a href=\"https:\/\/mausschool.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">learning Spanish<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#8211; Avoid translating every sentence you\u2019re going to say directly from English to Spanish in your head. This will take too long, and you\u2019ll get frustrated. Practise thinking in Spanish, as this will help you when you speak. For example, practise thinking about what you are doing or what someone else is doing (walking, cleaning, etc.) in Spanish. This will help you to have a basic everyday conversation.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Practise using the verbs that you rely on in everyday life until you reach a point where you have no problem remembering them.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Don&#8217;t focus too much on learning Spanish through studying grammar. Keep in mind that being able to speak is the top priority, so think of studying grammar as a complementary element to help you improve your speaking. It\u2019s far more important to practise speaking and listening.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you really understand grammatical concepts, being able to use them while speaking requires conversational skills that you\u2019ll acquire over time.<\/p>\n<p>Before you know it, you&#8217;ll be able to speak Spanish and use grammar correctly.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, learn the basics of Spanish grammar and use them consistently. You&#8217;ll find yourself speaking Spanish fluently in no time!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The basic concepts of Spanish grammar Nine key grammar rules and basic verb uses to help you form simple sentences Is Spanish grammar really that difficult? Which aspects of Spanish grammar should you study? In this blog post, we\u2019ve summarised some fundamental grammar rules so beginners can learn the basic concepts of the Spanish language. 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