Infinitive Uses of Verbs Gabe Funtanilla

Infinitive Verbs  Infinitive verbs are the most basic verb forms. They always have one of three endings: -ar, -er, or -ir.  Examples:  Hablar, Ver, Salir  Infinitive verbs are the most basic verb forms. They always have one of three endings: -ar, -er, or -ir.  Examples:  Hablar, Ver, Salir

As a Subject  Nadar es lo mejor.  Swimming is the best.  Mentir es malo.  Lying is bad.  Nadar es lo mejor.  Swimming is the best.  Mentir es malo.  Lying is bad.

After a Verb (Double Verbs) Infinitive Verbs can be loosely translated to mean “to”-verb.  Quiero nadar.  Necesitas comprar dos huevos.  Voy a jugar basquetbol.  Deben volar a casa.  Quiero nadar.  Necesitas comprar dos huevos.  Voy a jugar basquetbol.  Deben volar a casa.  I want to swim  You need to buy two eggs.  I’m going to play basketball.  They should fly home.

Signs  When you see signs in public places, you ’ ll often see the infinitive form of a verb used as a command.  Examples  No Fumar (No Smoking)  No Entrar (No Entrance)  No Parquear (No Parking)  When you see signs in public places, you ’ ll often see the infinitive form of a verb used as a command.  Examples  No Fumar (No Smoking)  No Entrar (No Entrance)  No Parquear (No Parking)

Practica 1. I want to leave. Quiero salir. 2. Running is good for you. Correr es bueno para ti. 3. My cousin needs to buy a car. Mi primo necesita comprar un coche. 4. Reading is fun. Leer es divertido. 5. No Smoking. No Fumar. 1. I want to leave. Quiero salir. 2. Running is good for you. Correr es bueno para ti. 3. My cousin needs to buy a car. Mi primo necesita comprar un coche. 4. Reading is fun. Leer es divertido. 5. No Smoking. No Fumar.

Quiz 1.Traveling is fun. 2.I want to play basketball. 3.You need to do your homework. 4.Swimming is good for your health. 5.Ray is going to go to California. 6.No Smoking. 7.No Entrance. 8.They need to find their brother. 9.No Parking. 10.She should walk to school. 1.Traveling is fun. 2.I want to play basketball. 3.You need to do your homework. 4.Swimming is good for your health. 5.Ray is going to go to California. 6.No Smoking. 7.No Entrance. 8.They need to find their brother. 9.No Parking. 10.She should walk to school.

Answers 1.Viajar es divertido. 2.Quiero jugar basquetbol. 3.Necesitas hacer tu tarea. 4.Nadar es bueno para su salud. 5.Ray va a ir a California. 6.No Fumar. 7.No Entrar. 8.Ellos necesitan buscar sus hermano. 9.No Parquear. 10.Ella debe caminar a la escuela. 1.Viajar es divertido. 2.Quiero jugar basquetbol. 3.Necesitas hacer tu tarea. 4.Nadar es bueno para su salud. 5.Ray va a ir a California. 6.No Fumar. 7.No Entrar. 8.Ellos necesitan buscar sus hermano. 9.No Parquear. 10.Ella debe caminar a la escuela.