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Understanding the Present Simple Tense in Español
The present simple tense in Español is used to talk about things that happen regularly or facts that are always true. It's like talking about things you do every day or things that never change.
How to Form the Present Simple Tense
In Español, verbs change their endings based on who is doing the action. This change is called conjugation. There are three types of verbs based on their endings: -ar, -er, and -ir.
Important Points
For -ar verbs: Remove -ar and add -o, -as, -a, -amos, -áis, -an.
For -er verbs: Remove -er and add -o, -es, -e, -emos, -éis, -en.
For -ir verbs: Remove -ir and add -o, -es, -e, -imos, -ís, -en.
Examples
Yo hablo español todos los días.
Ella come manzanas.
Nosotros vivimos en una casa grande.
Using the Present Simple Tense
We use the present simple tense to talk about habits, routines, and facts. It's perfect for describing things you do often or things that are always true.
Important Points
To talk about daily routines: 'Yo <b>desayuno</b> a las 8 de la mañana.'
To express general truths: 'El sol <b>sale</b> por el este.'
To indicate scheduled events: 'La clase <b>empieza</b> a las 9.'
Examples
Ellos estudian en la biblioteca.
Tú trabajas en una oficina.
Nosotros leemos libros cada noche.
Key Points to Remember
By practicing these rules, you'll be able to talk about everyday actions and facts in Español using the present simple tense.
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