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how are -ir and -er verbs different in spanish?
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The main difference between -ir and -er verbs in Spanish is the ending that they take in the present tense. While -ir verbs end in -o, -es, -e, -imos, -ís, -en, -er verbs end in -o, -es, -e, -emos, -éis, -en.
Another difference is in the conjugation of the third person plural (they) form of the present tense. -Ir verbs in this form have a vowel change in the stem, for example: venir (to come) becomes vienen (they come). -Er verbs, on the other hand, do not have any stem changes in this form, for example: comer (to eat) remains comen (they eat).
Additionally, some common -ir verbs have irregular conjugations in one or more tenses, such as: venir (to come), decir (to say), and dormir (to sleep). -Er verbs, although they can have irregularities in other tenses, do not have irregular conjugations in the present tense.
In terms of meaning, -ir verbs generally have a wider range of meanings compared to -er verbs. For example, -ir verbs can indicate actions such as opening (abrir), writing (escribir), or finishing (terminar), while -er verbs focus more on actions related to eating (comer), drinking (beber), or reading (leer).
Overall, the main differences between -ir and -er verbs in Spanish lie in their endings and some irregular conjugations, as well as the particular meanings and actions they convey.
Another difference is in the conjugation of the third person plural (they) form of the present tense. -Ir verbs in this form have a vowel change in the stem, for example: venir (to come) becomes vienen (they come). -Er verbs, on the other hand, do not have any stem changes in this form, for example: comer (to eat) remains comen (they eat).
Additionally, some common -ir verbs have irregular conjugations in one or more tenses, such as: venir (to come), decir (to say), and dormir (to sleep). -Er verbs, although they can have irregularities in other tenses, do not have irregular conjugations in the present tense.
In terms of meaning, -ir verbs generally have a wider range of meanings compared to -er verbs. For example, -ir verbs can indicate actions such as opening (abrir), writing (escribir), or finishing (terminar), while -er verbs focus more on actions related to eating (comer), drinking (beber), or reading (leer).
Overall, the main differences between -ir and -er verbs in Spanish lie in their endings and some irregular conjugations, as well as the particular meanings and actions they convey.
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