Tener e ir

Learning Objectives Correctly conjugate the verb 'tener' in the present tense for all subject pronouns. Correctly conjugate the verb 'ir' in the present tense for all subject pronouns. Use 'tener' to express possession (what they have). Use 'tener' to state their age. Use 'ir' with the preposition 'a' to describe going to a place. Differentiate between the meanings and uses of 'tener' and 'ir' in simple sentences. ¿Cuántos años tienes y a dónde vas después de la escuela? 🎒 Let's learn the two special verbs you need to answer this question in Spanish! Today we will learn about two very important but tricky verbs: 'tener' (to have) and 'ir' (to go). They are called irregu...

TermDefinitionExample Verbo IrregularA verb that is 'special' and does not follow the regular pattern for changing its ending to match the subject.'Tener' is an irregular verb because the 'yo' form is 'tengo', not 'teno'. TenerThe Spanish verb that means 'to have'. It is used to talk about things you possess or to state your age.Yo tengo un perro. (I have a dog.) IrThe Spanish verb that means 'to go'. It is used to talk about moving from one place to another.Tú vas a la escuela. (You go to the school.) ConjugaciónThe process of changing a verb to match the person or people doing the action (the subject).We change 'tener' to 'tienen' for 'ellos' (they). Sujeto (Subject)The person or thing do...

Conjugación de Tener (Presente) yo tengo, tú tienes, él/ella/usted tiene, nosotros/as tenemos, vosotros/as tenéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes tienen Use these forms of 'tener' to say who 'has' something. Notice the special 'yo tengo' form and how the 'e' changes to 'ie' for tú, él/ella, and ellos/ellas. Conjugación de Ir (Presente) yo voy, tú vas, él/ella/usted va, nosotros/as vamos, vosotros/as vais, ellos/ellas/ustedes van Use these forms of 'ir' to say who 'goes' somewhere. This verb is very irregular and the conjugated forms look very different from the original verb 'ir'.