Verbos para describir nuestras actividades y responsabilidades en la familia
Below are some verbs to describe activities and responsibilities we use with family life. They help us talk about our daily routines, chores, and things we do with our families.
- Can you think of other verbs related to family activities that are not listed here? Are there any verbs from the introductory handout that you don't see in these charts?
Regular Verbs
| -ar Verbs | -er Verbs | -ir Verbs |
|---|---|---|
| ayudar | comer | vivir |
| preparar | beber | compartir |
| limpiar | aprender | recibir |
| arreglar | barrer | asistir |
| conversar | leer | escribir |
| cocinar | correr | abrir |
Stem-Changing Verbs
| -ar Verbs | -er Verbs | -ir Verbs |
|---|---|---|
| cerrar (e - ie) | entender (e - ie) | dormir (o - ue) |
| pensar (e - ie) | volver (o - ue) | preferir (e - ie) |
| jugar (u - ue) | querer (e - ie) | pedir (e - i) |
Querer is a really important verb. It means to want and in some instances to love.
These phrases have a similar meaning here:
| Te quiero, Mamá | Te amo, Mamá |
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Actividad A
Review the two verb charts above. Write the English meaning beside each of the verbs you do not already know.
Actividad B
Write four (4) sentences with the verbs you do describing activities / responsibilities you do todos los días / everyday. At least one (1) of these activities needs to use a stem-change verb.
| Actividades / Responsabilidades |
|---|
| Ejemplo: Yo juego con mis hermanos menores todos los días |
| 1) |
| 2) |
| 3) |
| 4) |