verbs ending with -o
In Spanish, verbs ending in -o are typically in the present tense and indicate the first person singular (I). This applies to regular verbs in the three main verb categories: -ar, -er, and -ir.
For example:
- Comienzo (I start) comes from the verb comenzar (to start). The -o ending shows that the subject is "I" in the present tense.
- Hablo (I speak) comes from the verb hablar (to speak).
- Vivo (I live) comes from the verb vivir (to live).
The -o ending in the present tense is standard for all regular verbs in Spanish when the subject is yo (I). Here's a quick summary of regular present-tense conjugations for the three types of verbs:
| Verb Type | Example (Infinitive) | Present Tense (Yo form) |
|---|---|---|
| -ar | Hablar (to speak) | Yo hablo (I speak) |
| -er | Comer (to eat) | Yo como (I eat) |
| -ir | Vivir (to live) | Yo vivo (I live) |
Exceptions and Additional Notes:
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Gerunds: The -o ending does not apply to gerunds, which are used to describe ongoing actions. For example, creando (creating) from crear (to create) does not follow the -o ending pattern.
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Irregular Verbs: Some verbs are irregular and do not follow the standard conjugation patterns. For example, voy (I go) from ir (to go) does not follow the -o ending pattern.
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