Spanish Grammar
80 grammar rules and explanations
Ser vs Estar
Ser for permanent characteristics, origin, time. Estar for temporary states, location, ongoing actions.
Present Tense (Regular -ar verbs)
Remove -ar and add: -o, -as, -a, -amos, -áis, -an
Preterite vs Imperfect
Preterite for completed actions, imperfect for habitual/background actions.
Subjunctive Mood (Present)
Used after verbs of desire, doubt, emotion, and in certain subordinate clauses.
Por vs Para
Por for cause, duration, exchange. Para for purpose, destination, deadline.
Gender and Number Agreement
Adjectives must agree with nouns in gender (-o/-a) and number (-s).
Reflexive Verbs
Actions done to oneself, using pronouns me, te, se, nos, os, se.
Gustar and Similar Verbs
Use indirect object pronouns (me, te, le, nos, os, les) + gusta/gustan.
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