Learn common Spanish irregular verbs in the first person singular present tense, such as "yo hago", "yo pongo", and "yo doy". This lesson explains their forms, usage, and examples to help you master these essential verbs essential for everyday communication.
| Infinitivo (Infinitive) | 1ª persona singular (1st person singular) | Ejemplo (Example) |
|---|---|---|
| Hacer | Yo hago | Yo hago la cena en el horno. (I make dinner in the oven.) |
| Dar | Yo doy | Yo doy el microondas a mi hermana porque no lo necesito. (I give the microwave to my sister because I don't need it.) |
| Poner | Yo pongo | Yo pongo la lavadora antes de salir. (I put the washing machine on before leaving.) |
| Traer | Yo traigo | Yo traigo la aspiradora del salón a la cocina. (I bring the hoover from the living room to the kitchen.) |
| Calentar | Yo caliento | Yo caliento la comida en el microondas. (I heat the food in the microwave.) |
| Encender | Yo enciendo | Yo enciendo el radiador porque hace frío. (I turn on the radiator because it is cold.) |
Exercise 1: Los verbos irregulares: "Yo hago, yo pongo, yo doy, ..."
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
hago, caliento, pongo, enciendo, traigo
1.
Calentar: Yo ... el radiador porque tengo frío.
(To heat: I heat the radiator because I am cold.)
2.
Encender: Yo ... la plancha para mi ropa.
(To turn on: I turn on the iron for my clothes.)
3.
Calentar: Yo ... el horno antes de poner la comida.
(To heat: I heat the oven before putting the food in.)
4.
Traer: Yo ... la comida del microondas a la mesa para cenar.
(To bring: I bring the food from the microwave to the table for dinner.)
5.
Hacer: Yo ... un pastel porque tengo hambre.
(To do/make: I make a cake because I am hungry.)
6.
Encender: Yo ... el microondas para calentar la comida.
(To switch on: I switch on the microwave to heat the food.)
7.
Poner: Yo ... el ventilador en el salón para tener aire.
(Put: I put the fan in the living room to have air.)
8.
Traer: Yo ... la lavadora nueva a la cocina.
(To bring: I bring the new washing machine to the kitchen.)
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Yo ___ la lavadora antes de salir de casa.
(I ___ the laundry before leaving the house.)2. Yo ___ la aspiradora del salón a la cocina para limpiar.
(I ___ the vacuum cleaner from the living room to the kitchen to clean.)3. Yo ___ el radiador porque hace frío en invierno.
(I ___ the radiator because it is cold in winter.)4. Yo ___ la comida en el microondas antes de comer.
(I ___ the food in the microwave before eating.)5. Yo ___ la cena en el horno todos los días.
(I ___ dinner in the oven every day.)6. Yo ___ el microondas a mi hermana porque no lo necesito.
(I ___ the microwave to my sister because I do not need it.)