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¡Hola! Let's explore some Spanish verbs that like to do their own thing. We will learn how to spot these rule-breakers!
In Spanish, regular verbs follow a neat pattern when we talk in the present tense. However, irregular verbs change their spelling in unexpected ways. Today, we are looking at 'Yo-Go' verbs, which only change when you say 'Yo' (I).
Let us look at the verb hacer (to do or to make) — pronounced ah-SEHR. Normally, you might expect the 'Yo' form to be 'haco', but it is actually hago (I do) — pronounced AH-go. The other forms, like tú haces (you do), stay completely regular!
Another common 'Yo-Go' verb is tener (to have) — pronounced teh-NEHR. This one is extra tricky because it is a 'Yo-Go' verb AND a stem-changer! 'Yo' becomes tengo (I have), but 'tú' becomes tienes (you have).
Change the sentence 'Yo hacer la tarea' (I do the homework) into correct Spanish by conjugating the verb 'hacer'.
- Identify the subject of the sentence, which is 'Yo' (I).
- Recall that 'hacer' (to do/make) is an irregular 'Yo-Go' verb in the present tense.
- Change the regular ending of 'hacer' for the 'Yo' form. Instead of 'haco', use the special irregular form: 'hago'.
- Put the conjugated verb back into your sentence: 'Yo hago la tarea' (I do the homework).
