2.1 The Basics
What is a verb?
A verb is a word that shows ACTION, OCCURRENCE, or STATE of Being (Existence).
An important foundation to better understand Spanish Verbs is that while in English and German VERBS are classified as Regular and Irregular, in the Romance Languages that derive most directly from Latin, (including Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and French) verbs are classified into groups by their infinitive endings. (In Spanish: AR – ER – IR)
The Verb ‘to Be’ is one of the most irregular. It is also the most used as a vehicle for the conjugation of other forms, like the progressive. (To be+Ving)
Example:
| She is playing | Ella está jugando |
| They are sleeping | Ellos están durmiendo |
