Understanding Infinitives in Spanish: A Comprehensive Overview
This lesson focuses on Spanish infinitives, which are un-conjugated verbs ending in -ar, -er, or -ir. Infinitives translate to "to" + verb, enabling fundamental sentence construction. Examples include hablar (to speak), comer (to eat), and vivir (to live). We explore additional verbs such as montar en bicicleta (to ride a bike), correr (to run), and nadar (to swim). Learn how to ask questions with "gustar" while discussing preferences in activities. This foundational knowledge is essential for effective communication in Spanish.
Understanding Infinitives in Spanish: A Comprehensive Overview
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Chapter 3 Lección A Vocabulario
What is an infinitive? • An infinitive is an unconjugated verb. • In simpler terms an infinitive is a verb that ends in: • ar • er • ir • The infinitive will translate as to + definition. • Examples are: • Hablar – to speak / to talk • Comer – to eat • Vivir – to live
Can you list the infinitives we have seen so far? • 1. Ser • 2. Estar • 3. Tener • 4. Gustar
Verbs / Verb Phrases • 1. montar en bicicleta • 2. correr • 3. leer revistas • 4. leer novelas • 5. hacerejercicio • 6. escucharmúsica • 7. dibujar • 8. pasear / caminar • 9. patinar en ruedas • 10. patinar en hielo • To ride a bike • To run • To read magazines • To read novels • To exercise • To listen to music • To draw • To walk • To rollerskate • To ice skate
More verbs • 11. alquilar videos • 12. bajararchivos • 13. cantar • 14. comer • 15. escribircartas • 16. hacer la tarea • 17. ir al cine • 18. nadar • 19. navegarpor Internet • To rent videos • To download files • To sing • To eat • To write letters • To do homework • To go to the movies • To swim • To surf the internet
Almost done! • Pasar el rato solo(a) • Platicar en línea • Textear • Vertelevisión • Jugardeportes • Salir con amigos • Ir de compras • Jugar a los videojuegos • Ir al centrocomercial • To spend time alone • To talk online • To text • To watch tv • To play sports • To go out with friends • To go shopping • To play videogames • To go to the mall
Go back and star the activities that you like to do the most.
Jugar … • al básquetbol • al baloncesto • al béisbol • al fútbolamericano • a los juegos de mesa • al volibol • al fútbol • al tenis • Basketball • Basketball • Baseball • Football • Board games • Volleyball • Soccer • Tennis
If you don’t see a sport you like, write it down in English and then use the Internet or a dictionary to discover the Spanish Equivalent.
Questions with gustar. • ¿Quétegustahacer? • What do you like to do? • You can change the verb hacer with any other verb to make different sentences. • Remember that you MUST use GUSTA before an infinitive…ALWAYS!!! • ¿Quétegusta comer? • ¿Quétegusta comer más, la comida china o la pizza? • ¿Quétegustajugar? • ¿Quétegustajugarmenos, al fútbol o al béisbol.
¿Con quién? – With whom? • conmigo – with me • contigo – with you (informal) • con él – with him • con ella – with her • con Ud. – with you (formal) • con nosotros (as) – with us • con vosotros (as) – with you (plural) • con ellos – with them • con ellas – with them (f) • con Uds. – with you all
