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I wanted to write a post using the past tense, but I ended up asking AI many questions so that I could get a big picture of Spanish verbs. Could you please tell me if these collocations are correct? It's a draft and not really coherent. Thanks so much for your patience in advance!🙏

Fui

He ido

Esta mañana he desayunado

No ha llovido

A noche dormí estuve cenando, fuimos a cenar

Me fui a pasear

Jugó

Ayer estuve de limpí

Ante ayer

Antes de ayer

La semana pasada

El año pasado

Hace un año

Hace un mes

Hace 10 años

Nunca tuve ningún

Ha ido

La última vez que fui al cine

Spanish has several irregular verbs, which means they don't follow the regular conjugation patterns. Here are some of the most common irregular verbs in the past tense (preterite):

Ser (to be)

* Yo fui

* Tú fuiste

* Él/Ella/Usted fue

* Nosotros fuimos

* Vosotros fuisteis

* Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes fueron

Ir (to go)

* Yo fui

* Tú fuiste

* Él/Ella/Usted fue

* Nosotros fuimos

* Vosotros fuisteis

* Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes fueron

Ver (to see)

* Yo vi

* Tú viste

* Él/Ella/Usted vio

* Nosotros vimos

* Vosotros visteis

* Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes vieron

Hacer (to do/make)

* Yo hice

* Tú hiciste

* Él/Ella/Usted hizo

* Nosotros hicimos

* Vosotros hicisteis

* Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes hicieron

Tener (to have)

* Yo tuve

* Tú tuviste

* Él/Ella/Usted tuvo

* Nosotros tuvimos

* Vosotros tuvisteis

* Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes tuvieron

Decir (to say)

* Yo dije

* Tú dijiste

* Él/Ella/Usted dijo

* Nosotros dijimos

* Vosotros dijisteis

* Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes dijeron

Poner (to put)

* Yo puse

* Tú pusiste

* Él/Ella/Usted puso

* Nosotros pusimos

* Vosotros pusisteis

* Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes pusieron

Saber (to know)

* Yo supe

* Tú supiste

* Él/Ella/Usted supo

* Nosotros supimos

* Vosotros supisteis

* Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes supieron

Querer (to want)

* Yo quise

* Tú quisiste

* Él/Ella/Usted quiso

* Nosotros quisimos

* Vosotros quisisteis

* Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes quisieron

Poder (to be able to)

* Yo pude

* Tú pudiste

* Él/Ella/Usted pudo

* Nosotros pudimos

* Vosotros pudisteis

* Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes pudieron

Remember that these are just a few of the most common irregular verbs. There are many other irregular verbs in Spanish, so it's important to learn them and practice using them in context.

Here are some of the most common irregular Spanish verbs and some common collocations with them:

Ser (to be)

* Ser alto/bajo: to be tall/short

* Ser inteligente/tonto: to be intelligent/stupid

* Ser amable/maleducado: to be kind/rude

* Ser divertido/aburrido: to be fun/boring

Ir (to go)

* Ir al cine: to go to the cinema

* Ir de compras: to go shopping

* Ir a la playa: to go to the beach

* Ir de viaje: to go on a trip

Ver (to see)

* Ver una película: to watch a movie

* Ver la televisión: to watch TV

* Ver a alguien: to see someone

* Ver un partido de fútbol: to watch a football match

Hacer (to do/make)

* Hacer la cama: to make the bed

* Hacer la comida: to cook

* Hacer los deberes: to do homework

* Hacer ejercicio: to exercise

Tener (to have)

* Tener hambre/sed: to be hungry/thirsty

* Tener frío/calor: to be cold/hot

* Tener sueño: to be sleepy

* Tener suerte/mala suerte: to be lucky/unlucky

Decir (to say)

* Decir la verdad: to tell the truth

* Decir una mentira: to tell a lie

* Decir adiós: to say goodbye

* Decir hola: to say hello

Poner (to put)

* Poner la mesa: to set the table

* Poner música: to play music

* Ponerse nervioso/a: to get nervous

* Ponerse ropa: to get dressed

Saber (to know)

* Saber cocinar: to know how to cook

* Saber conducir: to know how to drive

* Saber nadar: to know how to swim

* Saber español: to know Spanish

Querer (to want)

* Querer algo: to want something

* Querer a alguien: to love someone

* Querer ir: to want to go

* Querer comer: to want to eat

Poder (to be able to)

* Poder hacer algo: to be able to do something

* Poder venir: to be able to come

* Poder estudiar: to be able to study

* Poder hablar español: to be able to speak Spanish

Remember that these are just a few examples, and there are many other collocations possible with these verbs. The best way to learn more collocations is to read and listen to Spanish, and to practice using the language yourself.

Regular Spanish Verbs in the Past Tense with Collocations

Regular Spanish verbs follow a specific pattern for conjugation in the past tense (preterite). Here's a breakdown of the three types (-ar, -er, and -ir) with examples and collocations:

-ar Verbs:

* Conjugation:

* Yo hablé (I spoke)

* Tú hablaste (You spoke)

* Él/Ella/Usted habló (He/She/You spoke)

* Nosotros hablamos (We spoke)

* Vosotros hablasteis (You all spoke)

* Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes hablaron (They/You all spoke)

* Collocations:

* Hablar por teléfono: To talk on the phone

* Hablar español: To speak Spanish

* Hablar con alguien: To talk to someone

-er Verbs:

* Conjugation:

* Yo comí (I ate)

* Tú comiste (You ate)

* Él/Ella/Usted comió (He/She/You ate)

* Nosotros comimos (We ate)

* Vosotros comisteis (You all ate)

* Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes comieron (They/You all ate)

* Collocations:

* Comer pizza: To eat pizza

* Comer fuera: To eat out

* Comer rápido: To eat quickly

-ir Verbs:

* Conjugation:

* Yo viví (I lived)

* Tú viviste (You lived)

* Él/Ella/Usted vivió (He/She/You lived)

* Nosotros vivimos (We lived)

* Vosotros vivisteis (You all lived)

* Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes vivieron (They/You all lived)

* Collocations:

* Vivir en España: To live in Spain

* Vivir solo/sola: To live alone

* Vivir bien: To live well

Additional Tips:

* Practice: The more you practice, the better you'll become at conjugating regular verbs.

* Learn Verb Endings: Memorize the endings for each verb type to make conjugation easier.

* Use Context Clues: Pay attention to the context of a sentence to determine the correct verb tense and form.

* Utilize Language Learning Resources: Use textbooks, online courses, and language exchange partners to improve your Spanish skills.

By following these tips and practicing regularly, you can master regular verb conjugation in the past tense and confidently use them in your Spanish conversations.

Here are some common collocations with the Spanish verb "poner":

Literal meanings:

* Poner la mesa: To set the table

* Poner la televisión: To turn on the TV

* Poner la música: To turn on the music

* Poner la calefacción: To turn on the heating

* Poner el aire acondicionado: To turn on the air conditioning

* Ponerse la ropa: To put on clothes

* Ponerse los zapatos: To put on shoes

* Poner el libro en la mesa: To put the book on the table

Figurative meanings:

* Poner nervioso/a: To make someone nervous

* Poner contento/a: To make someone happy

* Poner triste: To make someone sad

* Poner celoso/a: To make someone jealous

* Ponerse rojo/a: To blush

* Ponerse pálido/a: To turn pale

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

Here are some common collocations with the Spanish verb "poder":

Literal meanings:

* Poder hacer algo: To be able to do something

* Poder venir: To be able to come

* Poder estudiar: To be able to study

* Poder hablar español: To be able to speak Spanish

* Poder correr: To be able to run

* Poder nadar: To be able to swim

* Poder leer: To be able to read

* Poder escribir: To be able to write

Figurative meanings:

* Poder con algo: To be able to cope with something

* No poder más: To be unable to take it anymore

* Podría ser: It could be

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

Here are some common collocations with the Spanish verb "ser":

Describing people:

* Ser alto/bajo: To be tall/short

* Ser delgado/gordo: To be thin/fat

* Ser guapo/guapa: To be handsome/beautiful

* Ser inteligente/tonto: To be intelligent/stupid

* Ser amable/maleducado: To be kind/rude

* Ser divertido/aburrido: To be fun/boring

Describing things:

* Ser fácil/difícil: To be easy/difficult

* Ser bueno/malo: To be good/bad

* Ser caro/barato: To be expensive/cheap

* Ser grande/pequeño: To be big/small

* Ser viejo/nuevo: To be old/new

* Ser importante/insignificante: To be important/insignificant

Expressing nationality and origin:

* Ser español/a: To be Spanish

* Ser mexicano/a: To be Mexican

* Ser de Madrid: To be from Madrid

Expressing time:

* Ser la una: It's one o'clock

* Ser lunes: It's Monday

Expressing profession:

* Ser médico/a: To be a doctor

* Ser profesor/a: To be a teacher

* Ser ingeniero/a: To be an engineer

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

Here are some common collocations with the Spanish verb "estar":

Expressing physical and emotional states:

* Estar cansado/a: To be tired

* Estar enfermo/a: To be sick

* Estar triste: To be sad

* Estar contento/a: To be happy

* Estar nervioso/a: To be nervous

* Estar ocupado/a: To be busy

* Estar aburrido/a: To be bored

Expressing location:

* Estar en casa: To be at home

* Estar en el trabajo: To be at work

* Estar en la escuela: To be at school

* Estar en el cine: To be at the cinema

Expressing temporary states:

* Estar de vacaciones: To be on vacation

* Estar de viaje: To be traveling

* Estar enfadado/a: To be angry (temporary)

Expressing weather:

* Estar lloviendo: To be raining

* Estar nevando: To be snowing

* Estar haciendo sol: To be sunny

Remember that "estar" is often used to express temporary states and emotions, while "ser" is used for more permanent qualities.

Here are some common collocations with the Spanish verb "ir":

General collocations:

* Ir al cine: To go to the cinema

* Ir de compras: To go shopping

* Ir a la playa: To go to the beach

* Ir de viaje: To go on a trip

* Ir a comer: To go to eat

* Ir a dormir: To go to sleep

Collocations with specific places:

* Ir a casa: To go home

* Ir al trabajo: To go to work

* Ir a la escuela: To go to school

* Ir al parque: To go to the park

* Ir al supermercado: To go to the supermarket

Collocations with specific activities:

* Ir a bailar: To go dancing

* Ir a nadar: To go swimming

* Ir a correr: To go running

* Ir a estudiar: To go to study

* Ir a trabajar: To go to work

Remember that the verb "ir" is often used with the preposition "a" to indicate the destination.

Here are some common collocations with the Spanish verb "hacer":

General collocations:

* Hacer la cama: To make the bed

* Hacer la comida: To cook

* Hacer los deberes: To do homework

* Hacer ejercicio: To exercise

* Hacer la compra: To do the shopping

* Hacer una llamada: To make a phone call

* Hacer una pregunta: To ask a question

Figurative meanings:

* Hacer el favor: To do a favor

* Hacer daño: To hurt

* Hacer reír: To make someone laugh

* Hacer llorar: To make someone cry

* Hacer ruido: To make noise

* Hacer el amor: To make love

With specific nouns:

* Hacer un viaje: To take a trip

* Hacer una fiesta: To have a party

* Hacer un curso: To take a course

* Hacer un examen: To take an exam

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

Here are some common collocations with the Spanish verb "salir":

General collocations:

* Salir de casa: To leave home

* Salir del trabajo: To leave work

* Salir de la escuela: To leave school

* Salir de viaje: To go on a trip

* Salir a comer: To go out to eat

* Salir a bailar: To go out dancing

Collocations with specific places:

* Salir al cine: To go to the cinema

* Salir al parque: To go to the park

* Salir al campo: To go to the countryside

Figurative meanings:

* Salir bien: To turn out well

* Salir mal: To turn out badly

* Salir corriendo: To run away

* Salir a la luz: To come to light

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

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