To Put – Poner
The verb “to put” means “poner” generally referring to objects. In all three tenses, it’s irregular.
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To Sleep – Dormir
The verb “to sleep” means “dormir” In present and past tenses, it’s irregular. If you slept all day and stayed up all night, you can say to a friend, “¡Dormí todo el día!”
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To make, to do – Hacer
The verb “hacer” means “to make” or “to do,” depending on the context. For example, “Yo hago mi tarea” means “I do my homework,” while “Mis padres hacen paella” translates to “My parents make paella.” It’s irregular in all three tenses.
To say, to tell – Decir
The verb “to say” or “to tell,” means “decir”, relating to what you or someone else says to them. All three tenses are irregular.
Querer – to want, to love
Although it can also mean “to love,” the verb “querer” generally meaning “to want.” Being a transitive verb, “querer” is typically used in conjunction with one object, yet the statement can still be understood without mentioning the object.
For instance, it’s typical in Spanish for someone to say “Quiero” to express their desire for something without actually mentioning the item in question. In both its present and preterit forms, it is irregular.