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Core Spanish Verbs Ser, Estar, Tener, Hacer, Ir, and Poder with Usage Rules

Present conjugations and usage rules for ser, estar, tener, hacer, ir, and poder with distinctions and example sentences for Spanish learners.

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  1. 01
    Yo soy médico.
    soy: I am (profession)
    The verb 'ser' is used for permanent or inherent qualities like profession.
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  2. 02
    Ella es de Argentina.
    es: she is (origin)
    'Ser' is used to describe origin or where someone is from.
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  3. 03
    Hoy es martes.
    es: it is (time/date)
    'Ser' is used for time, days, and dates.
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  4. 04
    El anillo es de oro.
    es: it is (material)
    'Ser' is used to describe the material an object is made of.
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  5. 05
    Estoy cansado.
    estoy: I am (temporary state)
    'Estar' is used for temporary conditions or physical states.
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    La casa está en Madrid.
    está: it is (location)
    Location of people or things always uses 'estar', regardless of how permanent the location is.
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    Estamos contentos.
    estamos: we are (emotion)
    'Estar' is used for current emotions or moods.
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    Tengo veinte años.
    I am twenty years old.
    In Spanish, age is expressed using 'tener' (to have) rather than 'ser' or 'estar'.
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    Tengo que estudiar.
    tengo que: I have to (obligation)
    'Tener que' + infinitive is the standard way to express obligation.
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  10. 10
    Hace frío en invierno.
    hace: it is (weather)
    'Hacer' is used for weather phenomena instead of the English 'to be'.
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    Hace tres años que vivo aquí.
    hace: it has been (time elapsed)
    'Hacer' is used to express the amount of time that has passed since an event.
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    Voy a comer ahora.
    voy a: I am going to (near future)
    'Ir a' + infinitive is the most common way to express the near future in Spanish.
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    ¿Puedes ayudarme?
    puedes: can you / are you able to (request)
    'Poder' is used for both physical ability and making polite requests.
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