+1000 Spanish Verbs: A Complete List of Top Spanish Verbs

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List of Spanish Regular Verbs

Regular Verbs that End in AR

• abundar (abound)
• aclarar (clarify)
• acomodar (accommodate)
• aconsejar (advise)
• acostumbrar (accustom)
• activar (activate)
• acumular (accumulate)
• adaptar (adapt)
• adelantar (forward)
• adivinar (guess)
• afirmar (claim)
• afrontar (face)
• agotar (sell out)
• agravar (aggravate)
• agrupar (group)
• aguantar (endure)
• aguardar (wait for)
• ahorrar (save)
• aislar (isolate)
• alejar (take away)
• alertar (alert)
• almacenar (store)
• alojar (host)
• animar (animate)
• anotar (take notes)
• anticipar (anticipate)
• anular (cancel)
• apartar (separate)
• apelar (appeal)
• aportar (provide)
• apoyar (support)
• aprovechar (take advantage)
• aproximar (approach)
• argumentar (argue)
• arrastrar (drag)
• arrojar (throw)
• asegurar (secure)
• asomar (show, peek)
• acariciar (caress)
• aliviar (alleviate)
• apreciar (appreciate)
• asociar (associate)
• abonar (pay, fertilise)
• abordar (address, approach, tackle)
• abortar (abort, cancel)
• descansar (rest)
• abrumar (overcome, overwhelm, exhaust)
• abusar (abuse, misuse)
• acabar (finish, end, stop)
• acampar (camp, go camping)
• acelerar (accelerate, speed up, expedite)
• aceptar (accept, agree to, take sb./sth)
• acompañar (accompany, go with sb., join sb./sth.)
• acusar (accuse sb. of sth., blame sb. for sth.)
• adeudar (owe)
• administrar (manage, administer, dispense)
• admirar (admire, look up)
• adobar (baste sth, pickle sth.)
• adoptar (adopt)
• adornar (decorate, garnish)
• afamar  (promote, fame)
• afectar (affect, influence sb./sth.)
• afilar (sharpen) 
• afinar (refine, tune up)
• aflojar (loosen, undo sth.)
• agachar (bend)
• agarrar (grab, grasp, take)
• agitar (shake, agitate, stir)
• ajustar (adjust, adapt) 
• alabar (praise, commend)
• alarmar (alarm, startle sb., frighten sb./sth.)
• alegrar (cheer up, brighten sb./sth.)
• alimentar (nurture, feed, fuel) 
• alisar (smooth, straighten) 
• alistar (get ready)
• alquilar (rent)
• alterar (alter, change)
• amar (love)
• amputar (amputate, cut off)
• amueblar (furnish)
• anhelar (long, wish, look forward)
• anunciar (announce, advertise, declare)
• apestar (smell, stink)
• apilar (stack, pile)
• aplastar (crush)
• apuntar (aim)
• apurar (hasten)
• arañar (scratch)
• lograr (achieve, reach, accomplish)
• arar (plough)
• armar (build)
• arreglar (fix, arrange, repair)
• arropar (wrap up)
• articular (articulate) 
• asar (roast, grill sth.)
• asear (tidy sth. up)
• asesorar (advise, counsel sb./sth.)
• asignar (assign, allocate)
• asimilar (assimilate, take sth. in)
• aspirar (pursue sth., vacuum sth.) 
• asustar (frighten, scare) 
• atar (tie, bind sb./sth.)
• atornillar (screw)  
• atrapar (catch, trap)
• auditar (audit) 
• aumentar (increase, enhance) 
• ayudar (help, assist sb./sth.)
• bailar (dance)
• brillar (shine)
• brindar (give)
• brotar (sprout)
• burlar (cheat)
• bajar (lower, decrease)
• bañar (bathe, coat sth.)
• besar (kiss)
• borrar (delete, erase) 
• bordar (embroider)
• calcular (calculate)
• callar (silence)
• calmar (calm)
• cambiar (change)
• caminar (walk)
• cancelar (cancel)
• cansar (get tired)
• cantar (sing)
• capacitar (train)
• captar (get)
• capturar (capture)
• casar (marry)
• causar (cause, create) 
• cenar (have dinner, dine)
• citar (quote sb./sth.)
• crear (create)
• curar (cure, heal) 
• dañar (damage, harm, injure)
• depositar (deposit, deliver)
• dejar (stop, allow, quit)
• desayunar (have breakfast)
• desear (desire, wish) 
• doblar (bend, double, fold)
• donar (donate, give)
• drenar (drain)
• duchar (shower) 
• echar (pour) 
• editar (edit, modify sth.) 
• egresar (graduate) 
• ejercitar (exercise, train sb./sth.) 
• elaborar (develop, prepare sth.)
• elogiar (commend, praise)
• emigrar (migrate) 
• empujar (push sb./sth., shove sb./sth.) 
• enflorar (adorn with flowers) 
• enrollar (roll, wind, coil)
• envenenar (poison)
• estafar (defraud)
• esperar (wait)
• estimar (estimate, cost, calculate) 
• estorbar (hinder sb./sth.)
• estudiar (study, examine) 
• evitar (avoid) 
• exclamar (exclaim)
• expirar (expire)
• explotar (exploit, develop) 
• exportar (export)
• fumar (smoke)
• ganar (win, gain, earn) 
• gastar (spend) 
• girar (turn) 
• golpear (hit sb./sth.) 
• grabar (record) 
• habilitar (enable sb./sth.)
• habitar (inhabit)
• hablar (speak, talk) 
• heredar (inherit) 
• holgazanear (slack) 
• honrar (honor, grace)
• humectar (moisturize) 
• humillar (humiliate)
• hurtar (steal) 
• idear (devise, design) 
• ignorar (ignore, disregard) 
• igualar (match) 
• ilusionar (deceive) 
• ilustrar (illustrate) 
• imaginar (imagine) 
• impactar (impact) 
• implementar (implement) 
• importar (import, matter, care)
• imposibilitar (preclude) 
• impresionar (impress) 
• improvisar (improvise) 
• impulsar (drive, boost, push, power) 
• inaugurar (inaugurate, open) 
• incapacitar (incapacitate, disable)
• incentivar (incentivize)
• incitar (incite, encourage, prompt)
• inclinar (tilt, tip sth.) 
• incomodar (discomfort sb.) 
• incorporar (incorporate) 
• incrementar (increase, augment) 
• incrustar (embed)
• incubar (hatch, incubate) 
• infectar (infect) 
• infiltrar (infiltrate) 
• influenciar (influence, bias) 
• inhabilitar (disable) 
• inhalar (inhale) 
• iniciar (start, begin, initiate) 
• innovar (innovate)
• inspeccionar (inspect, scan sth., examine)
• inspirar (inspire)  
• instalar (install) 
• insultar (insult) 
• intentar (try, attempt)
• intercalar (insert, intersperse)
• intercambiar (exchange, swap)
• intimidar (intimidate, bully) 
• invalidar (invalidate, override)
• inventar (invent, create)
• invitar (invite)
• involucrar (involve, engage)
• inyectar (inject)
• irradiar (radiate, shine)
• irrespetar (disrespect, ignore)
• irritar (irritate, annoy)
• jalar (pull)
• juntar (join, gather)
• jurar (swear, vow)
• laborar (work)
• labrar (plow)
• ladrar (bark)
• laminar (laminate)
• lapidar (stone) 
• lastimar (hurt, harm)
• lavar (wash, rinse)
• legislar (legislate, enact laws)
• levitar (levitate)
• liberar (release, unleash)
• licitar (bid)
• liderar (lead, pioneer)
• lidiar (deal, cope)
• limar (file, polish)
• limitar (limit, restrict) 
• limpiar (clean, wipe)
• linchar (lynch)
• llamar (call, summon)
• llenar (fill, populate)
• llevar (carry, conduct)
• llorar (cry, weep)
• lloviznar (drizzle) [impersonal verb]
• luchar (fight, strive)
• madurar (mature, ripen)
• magullar (bruise)
• malinterpretar (misinterpret, misunderstand)
• maltratar (mistreat, abuse)
• mandar (send, order)
• manchar (stain, soil)
• manejar (drive, handle)
• maniobrar (maneuver)
• manipular (manipulate, tamper)
• mapear (map)
• maquillar (make up)
• maquinar (engineer, intrigue)
• marchar (march)
• matricular (register, enroll)
• meditar (meditate, reflect)
• mejorar (improve, enhance)
• mencionar (mention, name)
• menear (wag, swish)
• menospreciar (underestimate, despise)
• mezclar (mix, blend)
• migrar (migrate)
• mimar (pamper, spoil)
• mirar (look, gaze)
• modelar (model, shape)
• moldear (mold)
• molestar (disturb, annoy)
• monitorear (monitor, track)
• mordisquear (chew)
• motivar (motivate, inspire)
• multar (fine, ticket)
• nadar (swim)
• narrar (tell, narrate)
• necesitar (need, require)
• negociar (negotiate, deal)
• nombrar (name, appoint)
• nominar (nominate)
• noquear (knock out)
• notar (note, notice)
• nublar (cloud, blur)
• objetar (object, refute)
• obrar (work, act)
• obsequiar (give, treat)
• observar (observe, notice)
• obsesionar (obsess)
• ocasionar (cause, create)
• odiar (hate)
• ofertar (offer, bid)
• olfatear (sniff, scent)
• olvidar (forget)
• optar (opt, select) 
• orar (pray)
• ordenar (order, command)
• ordeñar (milk)
• operar (operate)
• opinar (voice, comment on)
• orientar (guide, direct)
• originar (cause, originate)
• orquestar (orchestrate)
• oxidar (oxidize, rust)
• oxigenar (oxygenate)
• pactar (covenant, compromise)
• palpar (feel, palpate)
• parar (stop, pause)
• participar (participate, engage)
• pasar (spend, pass, happen)
• pasear (walk, stroll)
• pastar (graze, pasture)
• patentar (patent)
• patinar (skate, skid)
• patrocinar (sponsor)
• patrullar (patrol)
• pausar (pause)
• peinar (comb, style)
• pelar (peel, skin)
• pelear (fight, argue)
• penetrar (penetrate, enter)
• pensionar (pension)
• perdonar (forgive, spare)
• perfeccionar (perfect, improve)
• perforar (drill, perforate)
• perfumar (perfume, scent)
• perseverar (persevere, persist)
• perturbar (disrupt, disturb)
• pesar (weigh)
• pestañear (blink, wink)
• picotear (peck)
• pilotear (pilot, drive)
• pintar (paint, portray)
• pisar (step, foot)
• pisotear (trample, stamp)
• pitar (beep, honk)
• planchar (iron, press)
• plantear (raise, pose)
• plasmar (depict, reflect)
• podar (prune, crop)
• porracear (thrash)
• portar (carry, wear)
• posar (pose, model)
• precipitar (precipitate, rush)
• predeterminar (predetermine, preset)
• predominar (predominate, prevail)
• prefigurar (prefigure, foreshadow)
• preguntar (ask, question)
• preocupar (concern, worry)
• preparar (prepare, make)
• presenciar (witness, attend)
• presentar (submit, file)
• preservar (preserve, conserve)
• presionar (pressure, press)
• presupuestar (budget, estimate)
• procesar (process, prosecute)
• procrastinar (procrastinate)
• procrear (procreate, breed) 
• procurar (ensure, try)
• profanar (desecrate, profane)
• programar (schedule, program)
• progresar (progress, advance)
• proliferar (proliferate)
• promediar (average)
• promocionar (promote, advertise)
• pronunciar (pronounce, utter)
• proporcionar (provide, give)
• propulsar (propel)
• prosperar (prosper, thrive)
• protestar (protest, complain)
• quedar (stay, remain)
• quemar (burn, sear)
• quitar (remove, strip)
• racionar (ration)
• rasguñar (scratch)
• raspar (scrape) 
• rasurar (shave)
• rayar (scratch)
• reaccionar (react, respond)
• reactivar (reactivate, revive)
• reafirmar (reaffirm, bolster)
• reagrupar (regroup, rearrange)
• reajustar (readjust, reset)
• rebajar (lower, reduce)
• rebalsar (spill)
• rebanar (slice, cut)
• rebotar (bounce, rebound)
• recapacitar (reconsider)
• recaudar (raise, collect)
• recetar (prescribe)
• recitar (recite, repeat)
• reclamar (claim, reclaim)
• reclinar (tilt. recline)
• recobrar (gain, recover)
• recolectar (collect, harvest)
• recompensar (reward, compensate)
• recortar (cut, trim)
• recrear (recreate, replicate)
• recuperar (recover, regain)
• redactar (draft, write)
• redondear (round)
• refinar (refine, polish)
• reflexionar (reflect, consider)
• reforestar (reforest)
• reformar (reform, overhaul)
• refugiar (shelter)
• refutar (refute, rebute)
• regalar (give, give away)
• regañar (scold, tell off)
• regatear (bargain, haggle)
• registrar (record, log)
• regocijar (rejoice)
• regresar (return, come back)
• rehabilitar (rehabilitate, reinstate)
• reinar (reign, rule)
• reiniciar (restart, reboot)
• reintegrar (reintegrate, refund)
• relatar (tell, narrate)
• rellenar (fill, complete)
• remar (row, paddle)
• rembolsar (reimburse, repay)
• remediar (remedy, alleviate)
• remojar (soak)
• remunerar (remunerate, compensate)
• rentar (rent, lease)
• renunciar (give up, quit)
• reorientar (redirect, realign)
• reparar (repair, fix)
• repasar (review, rework)
• representar (represent, picture)
• reprochar (reproach, blame)
• respaldar (support, endorse)
• respetar (respect, honor)
• respirar (breathe, inhale) 
• restar (subtract, deduct)
• restaurar (restore, refurbish)
• resucitar (revive, resurrect)
• retar (challenge, defy)
• retirar (withdraw, take away)
• retrasar (delay, slow)
• retratar (portray, render)
• revelar (reveal, disclose)
• revolotear (flit)
• rifar (raffle)
• robar (steal, lift)
• ronronear (purr)
• rotar (rotate)
• rotular (label)
• saborear (taste)
• sabotear (sabotage)
• saciar (quench, satiate)
• saltar (jump, skip)
• saltear (sauté)
• saludar (greet, salute)
• salvaguardar (safeguard, protect)
• salvar (save, rescue)
• sanar (heal, recuperate)
• sancionar (punish, sanction)
• sancochar (parboiling)
• saquear (loot, plunder)
• saturar (saturate)
• sazonar (season, spice)
• seccionar (section, divide)
• segmentar (segment, section)
• sellar (seal, stamp)
• señalar (point, indicate)
• sentenciar (sentence, convict)
• separar (separate, part)
• silbar (whistle)
• silenciar (silence, mute)
• simular (simulate, fake)
• sobar (knead, touch)
• sobrestimar (overestimate)
• sobrellevar (cope with, endure)
• socavar (undermine, undercut)
• solicitar (request, apply)
• solucionar (solve, fix)
• solventar (resolve, settle)
• sombrear (shade)
• sondear (probe, survey)
• soplar (blow)
• soportar (support, bear)
• sospechar (suspect)
• subastar (auction)
• subcontratar (outsource, subcontract)
• subestimar (underestimate, undervalue)
• subrayar (stress, underline)
• succionar (suck)
• sudar (sweat)
• sujetar (hold, secure)
• sumar (add, sum)
• suministrar (provide, supply)
• superar (overcome, exceed)
• suplantar (supplant, impersonate)
• suspirar (sigh)
• sustentar (sustain)
• susurrar (whisper, murmur)
• suturar (suture, stitch)
• tachar (cross out, strike)
• tantear (grope, try)
• tapar (cover, fill)
• telefonear (call, phone)
• televisar (televise)
• terminar (end, complete)
• tertuliar (talk)
• timar (diddle, cheat)
• timbrar (stamp)
• tirar (pull, throw)
• tiritar (shiver, shake)
• titubear (hesitate, waver)
• tolerar (tolerate, accept)
• tomar (take, drink)
• tontear (mess around)
• atormentar (torment, plague)
• trabajar (work, operate)
• traicionar (betray)
• tramar (plot, scheme)
• tramitar (process)
• transfigurar (transfigure)
• transformar (transform, convert)
• transitar (transit, circulate)
• transpirar (sweat, perspire)
• transportar (transport, carry)
• trasladar (move, transfer)
• trasnochar (overnight)
• tratar (try, deal with)
• trepar (climb)

Interesting Fact: Though the following verbs suffer changes in the spelling of their ending when they are conjugated in some tenses, they are not considered irregular.

CAR Ending

• abarcar (cover, include)
• acercar (zoom in)
• adjudicar (award)
• calificar (grade)
• aparcar (park, pull over)
• aplicar (apply, implement)
• arrancar (start, pull)
• buscar (look, search)
• edificar (build, construct)
• empacar (pack, bag)
• enfocar (focus)
• hipotecar (mortgage)
• identificar (identify, pinpoint)
• implicar (involve, imply)
• inculcar (inculcate, instill)
• indicar (indicate, point)
• intoxicar (poison, intoxicate)
• invocar (invoke, plead)
• justificar (justify, excuse)
• lubricar (lubricate, oil)
• machacar (crush, mash)
• marcar (mark, dial)
• medicar (medicate, dose)
• mortificar (mortify)
• multiplicar (multiply, proliferate)
• notificar (inform, notify)
• opacar (obscure)
• pecar (sin, err)
• personificar (personify, embody)
• pescar (fish, hook)
• picar (chop, bite)
• planificar (plan, schedule)
• plastificar (laminate)
• platicar (talk, chat)
• predicar (preach)
• pronosticar (predict, forecast)
• provocar (cause, make)
• publicar (publish, post)
• purificar (purify, clear)
• ramificar (branch)
• rascar (scratch, scrape)
• ratificar (ratify, confirm) 
• rectificar (rectify, correct)
• reedificar (rebuild)
• refrescar (refresh, cool)
• reivindicar (claim, assert)
• roncar (snore)
• sacar (take, remove)
• salpicar (splash, splatter)
• secar (dry, cure)
• simplificar (simplify, streamline)
• sofocar (stifle, smother)
• solidificar (solidify, strengthen)
• suplicar (plead, beg)
• testificar (testify, give evidence)
• tocar (touch, play)
• tonificar (tone, tone up)
• traficar (traffic, broker)
• ubicar (locate, place)
• unificar (unify, unite)
• verificar (verify, check)
• vindicar (vindicate)

GAR ending

• agregar (add)
• ahogar (drown)
• amargar (bitter)
• entregar (deliver)
• indagar (investigate)
• investigar (investigate)
• juzgar (judge)
• llegar (arrive)
• madrugar (get up early)
• mitigar (mitigate)
• naufragar (shipwreck)
• navegar (navigate)
• obligar (force)
• otorgar (give)
• pagar (pay)
• pegar (hit)
• plagar (plague)
• prolongar (extend)
• propagar (propagate)
• rasgar (tear)
• recargar (reload)
• regar (water)
• rogar (beg)
• sobrecargar (overload)
• subyugar (subjugate)
• vagar (wander)

IAR Ending

• ampliar (expand, extend)
• enviar (send, submit)
• espiar (spy, pry)
• guiar (guide, lead)
• liar (roll, bind)
• mecanografiar (type)
• reenviar (forward, resend)
• repatriar (repatriate, bring back)
• rociar (spray, drizzle)
• vaciar (empty, drain)
• variar (vary, change)
• malcriar (spoil)

GUAR Ending

• averiguar (find out, inquire)

ZAR Ending

• actualizar (update)
• alcanzar (reach)
• alzar (lift)
• caracterizar (characterize)
• amenazar (threat)
• analizar (analize)
• abrazar (embrace, hug)
• aderezar (season, dress)
• aterrizar (land, arrive)
• autorizar (authorize, permit)
• danzar (dance)
• endulzar (sweeten)
• hospitalizar (hospitalize)
• idealizar (idealize)
• ilegalizar (outlaw, forbid)
• individualizar (individualize)
• inmunizar (immunize)
• judicializar (prosecute)
• lanzar (launch, throw)
• localizar (locate, find)
• materializar (realize, materialize)
• memorizar (memorize, learn)
• miniaturizar (miniaturize)
• monetizar (monetize)
• monitorizar (monitor)
• monopolizar (monopolize)
• motorizar (motorize)
• nebulizar (nebulize)
• neutralizar (neutralize, neuter)
• organizar (organize, arrange)
• parcializar (bias)
• personalizar (customize, tailor)
• potabilizar (purify)
• priorizar (prioritize)
• privatizar (privatize)
• profundizar (deepen, dive)
• protagonizar (star)
• realizar (perform, conduct)
• rechazar (reject, decline)
• reemplazar (replace, substitute)
• responsabilizar (hold accountable)
• reutilizar (reuse, recycle)
• revitalizar (revitalize, revive)
• rezar (pray, recite)
• señalizar (signal, mark)
• sensibilizar (sensitize, educate)
• simpatizar (sympathize) 
• sincronizar (synchronize, synch)
• sistematizar (systematize)
• socializar (socialize)
• sollozar (sob)
• suavizar (smooth, soften)
• totalizar (sum up)
• tranquilizar (reassure, calm)
• tropezar (trip, stumble)
• utilizar (use, apply)
• visualizar (display, view)
• vitalizar (vitalize)
• volatilizar (volatilize)

Regular Verbs that End in ER

• absorber (absorb)
• acceder (access)
• beber (drink)
• ceder (give, yield)
• comer (eat)
• cometer (commit)
• barrer (sweep, brush)
• comprender (understand, comprehend)
• comprometer (compromise, engage)
• conceder (grant, award)
• correr (run, race)
• corresponder (correspond, reciprocate)
• corromper (corrupt, defile)
• coser (sew, stitch)
• deber (should, must)
• depender (depend, rely)
• desprender (detach, release)
• emprender (undertake, begin)
• esconder (hide, conceal)
• exceder (exceed, surpass)
• interceder (intercede, intervene)
• lamer (lick)
• meter (put, pop)
• prender (turn on, fire)
• pretender (pretend, intend)
• proceder (proceed, move on)
• prometer (promise, vow)
• recorrer (travel, tour)
• repeler (repel, fight)
• responder (respond, answer)
• retroceder (back, retreat)
• romper (break, crack)
• socorrer (help, assist)
• someter (submit, subject)
• suceder (happen, occur)
• suspender (suspend, stop)
• tejer (weave, knit)
• temer (fear, dread)
• toser (cough)
• vender (sell)

Regular Verbs that End in IR

• abrir (open, unlock)
• difundir (disseminate, spread)
• aburrir (bore)
• acudir (go, attend)
• admitir (admit, accept) 
• aludir (allude, mention)
• añadir (add, attach)
• escribir (write)
• asistir (attend, assist)
• batir (beat, whisk)
• combatir (combat, fight)
• comprimir (compress, zip)
• confundir (confuse, mislead)
• consumir (consume, use)
• crujir (creak, crunch)
• cubrir (cover, fill)
• cumplir (fulfill, comply)
• debatir (discuss, debate)
• decidir (decide, determine)
• definir (define, determine)
• deprimir (depress)
• describir (describe, depict) 
• descubrir (discover, find out)
• desistir (withdraw, desist)
• discurrir (flow)
• discutir (discuss, dispute)
• dividir (divide, split)
• emitir (issue, cast)
• escupir (spit)
• evadir (evade)
• exhibir (display, showcase)
• fundir (melt, fuse)
• hundir (sink)
• impartir (impart)
• imprimir (print, press)
• infundir (instill, infuse)
• inscribir (register, enroll)
• insistir (insist, push)
• interrumpir (interrupt, disrupt) 
• invadir (invade, overrun)
• nutrir (nurture, nourish)
• ocurrir (occur, happen)
• omitir (omit, ignore)
• oprimir (oppress, push)
• parir (give birth)
• partir (start, split)
• percibir (perceive, see)
• permitir (allow, enable)
• persistir (persist, persevere)
• persuadir (persuade, induce)
• prescindir (separate, disregard)
• prescribir (prescribe)
• presidir (preside)
• presumir (boast, show off)
• proscribir (banish, proscribe)
• recibir (receive, get)
• recubrir (cover, top)
• remitir (refer, send)
• repartir (distribute, share)
• reprimir (repress, suppress)
• residir (reside, live)
• resistir (resist, endure)
• resumir (summarize, synthesize)
• revivir (revive)
• sacudir (shake, rock)
• sobrevivir (survive)
• subir (upload, raise)
• subsistir (survive, subsist)
• sucumbir (succumb, give in)
• sufrir (suffer)
• suplir (supply)
• suprimir (remove, eliminate)
• surtir (furnish, stock)
• transcribir (transcribe)
• transcurrir (elapse, pass)
• transfundir (transfuse)
• transmitir (transmit, convey)
• trascurrir (go by, be held)
• trasmitir (transmit)
• vivir (live, experience)
• aplaudir (applaud, clap)

List of Spanish Irregular Verbs

Most of my non-native Spanish speaking friends have told me that they dread Spanish irregular verbs.

Conjugating the following irregular verbs is easier than you think! Most Spanish irregular verbs can be organized into groups that follow similar conjugation patterns.

You’ll realize that conjugating the verbs in the following list becomes easier as you start to recognize the group to which each verb belongs.

To learn about the conjugation of Spanish irregular verbs, visit the post called How to Conjugate Stem-changing Verbs in Spanish.

Irregular Verbs that End in AR

• estar (be, feel, lie)
• andar (step, go)
• dar (give, pass)
• jugar (play)
• regar (water)
• negar (deny, reject)
• empezar (start, begin)
• negar (deny)
• calentar (heat up)
• aferrar (cling to)
• pensar (think, feel)
• recalentar (reheat, overheat)
• recomendar (recommend, advise)
• reventar (burst, pop)
• sentar (sit, place)
• tentar (tempt, entice)
• acertar (guess, get right)
• soterrar (underground, conceal)
• manifestar (express, manifest)
• quebrar (break, go bankrupt)
• sembrar (sow, plant)
• temblar (shake, tremble)
• comenzar (start, begin)
• acostar (lay down)
• colgar (hang)
• renovar (renew, refurbish)
• apostar (bet, stake)
• contar (count, tell)
• mostrar (show, display)
• poblar (populate)
• probar (try, test)
• recordar (remember, recall)
• rodar (roll, make)
• soldar (weld, solder)
• soltar (release, drop)
• sonar (sound, ring)
• soñar (dream, imagine)
• tostar (toast, roast)
• volar (fly, soar)
• almorzar (have lunch)
• sosegar (calm)
• reforzar (strengthen, reinforce)

Irregular Verbs that End in ER

• caber (fit)
• haber (have)
• oler (smell, sniff)
• saber (know, can)
• ser (be)
• valer (avail, cost)
• ver (see, view)
• deshacer (undo, dissolve)
• hacer (do, perform)
• satisfacer (satisfy, meet)
• contener (contain, retain)
• detener (stop, halt)
• disponer (provide, lay out)
• entretener (entertain, amuse)
• exponer (expose, exhibit)
• imponer (impose, force)
• mantener (maintain, keep)
• oponer (oppose, refuse)
• poner (put, place)
• posponer (postpone, put off)
• predisponer (predispose, prejudice)
• proponer (propose, suggest)
• reponer (replenish, replace)
• retener (retain, hold)
• sobreponer (superimpose)
• sostener (sustain, support)
• suponer (assume, suppose)
• tener (need, have)
• atener [se] (abide, stick to)
• atraer (attract, draw)
• caer (fall, drop)
• distraer (distract, divert)
• extraer (remove, extract)
• recaer (relapse, revert)
• retraer (retract)
• sustraer (subtract, abstract)
• traer (bring, carry)
• contraer (contract, get)
• poseer (possess, have)
• proveer (provide, supply)
• leer (read)
• creer (believe, think)
• conmover (move, stir)
• devolver (return, repay)
• volver (return, go back)
• disolver (dissolve, disperse)
• envolver (wrap, engage)
• mover (move, shift)
• promover (promote, foster)
• resolver (resolve, solve)
• poder (be able, can)
• morder (bite, chew)
• llover [impersonal verb] (rain)
• doler (hurt, pain)
• demoler (demolish, tear down)
• verter (pour, discharge)
• tender (tend, extend)
• querer (want, like)
• malentender (misunderstand)
• extender (extend, spread)
• entender (understand, see)
• desatender (neglect, disregard)
• defender (defend, uphold)
• contender (fight, quarrel)

Irregular Verbs that End in IR

• ir (go)
• adherir (adhere, attach)
• advertir (warn)
• adquirir (acquire, buy)
• diferir (differ, defer)
• digerir (digest, absorb)
• herir (hurt, injure)
• inferir (infer, conclude)
• ingerir (eat, ingest) 
• interferir (interfere)
• preferir (prefer) 
• referir (refer, relate)
• transferir (transfer, assign)
• discernir (discern)
• divertir (entertain, amuse) 
• sentir (feel, sense)
• revertir (reverse, revert)
• resentir (resent)
• presentir (sense)
• mentir (lie, cheat)
• invertir (invest)
• rugir (roar)
• sumergir (immerse, dip)
• surgir (arise, emerge)
• transigir (compromise)
• ungir (anoint)
• urgir (urge, hustle)
• dirigir (lead, direct)
• exigir (require, demand)
• infringir (infringe, break)
• producir (produce, cause)
• reducir (reduce, cut)
• seducir (seduce, attract)
• traducir (translate, interpret)
• inducir (induce, provoke)
• introducir (introduce, enter)
• lucir (wear, shine)
• perseguir (pursue, chase)
• distinguir (distinguish, differentiate)
• seguir (follow, continue)
• ocluir (occlude)
• destruir (destroy, crush)
• disminuir (decrease, reduce)
• distribuir (distribute, deliver)
• excluir (exclude, preclude)
• fluir (flow, stream)
• huir (flee, escape)
• incluir (include, incorporate)
• influir (influence, affect)
• instituir (institute)
• sustituir (replace, substitute)
• teñir (dye, stain)
• elegir (choose, select)
• regir (govern, operate)
• pedir (ask, request)
• derretir (melt, dissolve)
• despedir (dismiss, fire)
• freír (fry, cook)
• gemir (groan, moan)
• impedir (prevent, block)
• servir (help, serve)
• repetir (repeat, replicate)
• rendir (render, pay)
• reñir (quarrel, dispute)
• medir (measure, gauge)
• vestir (dress, wear)
• decir (say)
• predecir (predict, forecast)
• venir (come)
• oír (hear, listen to)
• sobresalir (excel, stand out)
• salir (leave, exit)
• intervenir (intervene, speak)
• morir (die, pass away)
• dormir (sleep, rest)

Woah! That was a long list! I hope it helped and don’t doubt to contact me if you have any questions!

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