Instructions

1

Look for the endings -ar, -er, or -ir. All Spanish verbs fall one of these three categories and each has a different rule for conjugation.
2

Decide to whom the verb refers. This determines what ending will replace the endings listed in Step 1.
3

Take off the original ending and replace with the appropriate ending for the person affected.
4

Follow patterns set for verbs considered basic or regular. Verbs in this category follow standard rules like changing the ending to -o for the first person. Find a helpful list of verbs in these categories on Spanish Learn-It Online's website.
5

Watch out for irregular verbs. Like the English language, there are always exceptions to the rules. Verbs in this category may look like they fall into the standard category but they follow rules of their own.