Spanish Grammar Basics

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What is the Spanish subject pronoun for 'I'?

Yo

How do you conjugate the verb 'ser' in the present tense for 'él/ella'?

Es

What is the plural form of 'libro' in Spanish?

Libros

How do you form a formal question in Spanish?

Invert the subject and the verb and add question marks. For example: "¿Es usted médico?"

What is the rule for making adjectives agree with nouns in Spanish?

Adjectives must match the gender and number of the nouns they describe.

How do you conjugate 'tener' for 'nosotros'?

Tenemos

What is the difference between 'ser' and 'estar'?

'Ser' is used for permanent states, identity, or characteristics; 'estar' is used for temporary states or locations.

What is the Spanish definite article for plural feminine nouns?

Las

How do you form the negative in Spanish?

Place 'no' before the verb. For example: "No hablo inglés."

What are the Spanish indefinite articles?

Un, una, unos, unas

How do you say 'they are studying' in Spanish?

Ellos están estudiando.

What is the infinitive ending for regular -ar verbs in Spanish?

-ar

Give an example of a Spanish reflexive verb.

Lavarse

What is the Spanish word for 'and' when it becomes 'e' before certain words?

The word 'y' changes to 'e' before a word that starts with 'i' or 'hi'.

How do you say 'we have to study' in Spanish?

Tenemos que estudiar.