Learn correr conjugation in Presente step by step with detailed explanations
correr means: torun
In this lesson we will learn how to conjugate the verb correr in the Presente tense of the Indicativo mood. It means we will see step by step how to create the following conjugation:
yo
corro
tú
corres
él/ella/usted
corre
nosotros/nosotras
corremos
vosotros/vosotras
corréis
ellos/ellas/ustedes
corren
This lesson is specifically about the correr verb conjugation. For an overview of all the Simple Tenses conjugation check the Simple Tenses Conjugation Chart.
You may also see the Video Presentation on how to conjugate verbs in Presente. It’s embedded on the right, but using the above link you will find more detailed information on conjugation in this tense as well as explanation of exceptions and special cases.
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Step by step instructions
Presente belongs to the simple tenses group, which means that all of its inflected forms are one word long. There are also compound (compuesto) tenses in the Spanish language, where each inflected form consists of two words.
The verb correr has a completely regular conjugation in the Presente tense of the Indicativo mood. It means that this verb simply follows the basic rules for its group (-er) without any exceptions, spelling corrections and the like.
The basis for the conjugation in this tense is the stem of the verb, so we start by splitting the infinitive into a stem and an ending. It’s very easy to do. Simply remove two letters from the end of the infinitive to get the ending — one of -ar, -er or -ir. What’s left is the stem.
So for our verb:
the stem is: corr-
and the ending is: -er
Use the stemcorr- in each subject as the basis for conjugation, the common prefix or root that each of the forms begins with.
Next, add to this regular stem the endingsspecific to each person. See the image on the side showing all the six endings. Note both the colors and shapes of the letters. It should help you find patterns and make it easier to remember these endings.
Each grammatical person has a specific ending in each of the three conjugation groups -ar, -er, -ir.
Add the regular ending-o for the first person singular to create corro:
yo corro
And again add the regular ending-es for the second person singular to create corres:
tú corres
And as before add the regular ending-e for the third person singular to create corre:
él corre
ella corre
usted corre
And similarly add the regular ending-emos for the first person plural to create corremos:
nosotros corremos
nosotras corremos
Like in the previous case add the regular ending-éis for the second person plural to create corréis:
vosotros corréis
vosotras corréis
One more time add the regular ending-en for the third person plural to create corren:
ellos corren
ellas corren
ustedes corren
That’s it! The conjugation is now finished. But don’t end your session yet – it’s important to repeat and practice the material in order to remember it. Check below for suggestions.
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