Verbos regulares -ir

Frequently asked questions

When is Verbos regulares -ir used?

Los verbos terminados en -ir son el tercer grupo. En presente, son casi iguales a los verbos -er, con solo dos diferencias:

How is Verbos regulares -ir formed?

Las únicas diferencias entre -er y -ir en presente son: nosotros (-emos vs. -imos) y vosotros (-éis vs. -ís). Verbos -ir frecuentes: vivir (to live), escribir (to write), abrir (to open), recibir (to receive), subir (to go up), decidir (to decide), compartir (to share).

What are common mistakes with Verbos regulares -ir?

The only difference between -er and -ir in present tense is nosotros (-emos vs -imos) and vosotros (-éis vs -ís). Learners often use -er endings for -ir verbs in these two forms. 🇬🇧 English speakers: Since -er and -ir are almost identical in present tense, English speakers may not see why there are two separate groups. The distinction matters more in other tenses. 🇷🇺 Russian speakers: Similar to Russian's conjugation groups. Once they learn that -ir differs only in nosotros/vosotros, it's manageable. 🇨🇿 Czech speakers: Straightforward after learning -ar and -er. Czech has more complex class differences.