Spanish Present Tense Verbs and Activities

The video tutorial explains the present indicative tense in Spanish, focusing on regular -ar verbs. It covers how verb endings change based on the subject performing the action, a process known as conjugation. Examples using the verb 'nadar' illustrate these changes. The tutorial also details the six conjugations for the present tense, providing practical examples through a conversation between Carmen and Alberto.

What tense is used in Spanish to describe actions happening right now?

• Past tense

• Future tense

• Present indicative

• Conditional tense

In Spanish, how does the verb 'nadar' change when asking 'Do you swim?'

• Nado

• Nadamos

• Nadas

• Nada

What is the infinitive form of the verb meaning 'to swim' in Spanish?

• Nado

• Nadar

• Nadas

• Nada

Which ending is used for 'yo' in the present indicative tense for -ar verbs?

• -a

• -o

• -amos

• -as

What is the correct ending for 'tú' in the present indicative tense for -ar verbs?

• -an

• -a

• -as

• -o

Which pronoun uses the -a ending in the present indicative tense for -ar verbs?

• Nosotros

• Él/Ella/Ud.

• Tú

• Yo

What is the present tense ending for 'nosotros' in -ar verbs?

• -amos

• -áis

• -o

• -an

In the conversation, what activity does Alberto mention doing in the winter?

• Skiing

• Cycling

• Swimming

• Skating

What activity does Carmen say she does for the Sports Exchange?

• Dances

• Sails

• Prepares training

• Answers the phone

What does Carmen's brother do according to the conversation?

• Sails

• Dances

• Skates

• Swims