Verbos regulares -er

Frequently asked questions

When is Verbos regulares -er used?

Los verbos terminados en -er son el segundo grupo de verbos regulares.

How is Verbos regulares -er formed?

Diferencia con -ar: La vocal temática cambia de a a e : -as → -es, -a → -e, -amos → -emos, -áis → -éis, -an → -en. Solo yo (-o) es igual. Verbos -er frecuentes: comer (to eat), beber (to drink), leer (to read), comprender (to understand), correr (to run), creer (to believe), aprender (to learn), vender (to sell).

What are common mistakes with Verbos regulares -er?

Mixing -ar and -er endings: *comes is correct but learners might say *comas (mixing with -ar subjunctive). The yo form (-o) is the same for all three groups. 🇬🇧 English speakers: Same challenge as -ar verbs — remembering all 6 forms. May mix up -ar/-er endings. 🇷🇺 Russian speakers: The concept of conjugation classes is familiar from Russian (1st/2nd conjugation). May draw parallels that help. 🇨🇿 Czech speakers: Czech also has multiple conjugation classes. The -er pattern is straightforward once -ar is mastered.