In Spanish, irregular verbs are those that don’t follow the standard conjugation patterns in certain tenses. For example, ser (“to be”), ir (“to go”), and tener (“to have”) change their forms completely depending on the subject.
If you’ve ever wondered “what are the most common irregular verbs in Spanish?” — this chart and free Anki deck will make it super easy for you to learn and remember them.
Download the Spanish Irregular Verbs Chart (PDF)
👉 [Download PDF Chart of Irregular Verbs]
🧠 [Get the Free Anki Deck Here]
Both the chart and the Anki deck include the 25 most common Spanish irregular verbs with their meanings and conjugation links. Perfect for beginners and intermediate learners!
Top 25 Spanish Irregular Verbs
According to the Real Academia Española (RAE), these are the 25 most frequently used irregular verbs in Spanish:
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ser (be) | see conjugation
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estar (be) | see conjugation
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tener (have) | see conjugation
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hacer (do, make) | see conjugation
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poder (can) | see conjugation
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decir (say) | see conjugation
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haber (auxiliary verb “have,” there is/are)
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dar (give)
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ir (go)
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saber (know)
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querer (want, love)
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entender (understand)
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seguir (continue)
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poner (put)
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pensar (think) | see conjugation
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volver (return)
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salir (leave, go out)
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contar (count)
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venir (come)
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sentir (feel)
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ver (see)
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perder (lose)
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pedir (ask for)
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mostrar (show)
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jugar (play)
These verbs appear in everyday conversations constantly — so the sooner you learn them, the more fluent you’ll sound.
Learn to Use Common Irregular Verbs in Spanish
Think of verbs as vocabulary that you need to understand, pronounce, and use naturally.
To make memorization easier, I recommend using Anki, a free program that helps you remember things through spaced repetition. It’s available on both computers and Android phones.
In Anki, you can create “decks,” which are collections of flashcards that you can review anytime — and I already created one for you!
How to Use My Anki Deck
To study these irregular verbs with Anki, just follow these steps:
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Download Anki on your phone or computer.
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Download my Spanish Irregular Verbs Deck.
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Open Anki and click on Import File.
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Choose my deck and start studying!
It’s that easy — and it’s completely free.
Practice Makes Perfect
When you review your cards daily, you’ll start recognizing these verbs everywhere — in songs, TV shows, and daily conversations.
Try to create your own sentences using each verb. For example:
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Yo tengo un perro muy lindo. (I have a very cute dog.)
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Nosotros vamos al parque todos los días. (We go to the park every day.)
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Ella quiere aprender español. (She wants to learn Spanish.)
The more you practice, the faster these verbs will become second nature.
Continue Learning
Once you feel comfortable with these verbs, take the next step and learn how they’re conjugated in different tenses!
👉 Read: [How to Conjugate Stem-Changing Verbs in Spanish]
You can also explore more helpful guides on my blog:
Final Thoughts
Learning irregular verbs might seem challenging at first, but with the right tools — like a clear chart, an Anki deck, and a bit of daily practice — you’ll get them memorized in no time.
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