verbo
/ˈbeɾbo/
The English phrase "verb" is translated into Spanish as verbo.
Examples of Spanish verbs include Amar (to love), Hablar (to speak), Caminar (to walk), Comer (to eat), Estudiar (to study), Bailar (to dance), Dormir (to sleep), Trabajar (to work), Cantar (to sing) and Escribir (to write).
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of verbo is verbos. To describe things that are related to verbs, you can use the adjective verbal.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbeɾbo/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, 'verbo' can be used metaphorically to describe someone who is very 'talkative' or 'full of words'.
- In Spanish, verbo can refer to the 'Word of God' or the divine logos in a religious context, rather than just a part of speech.
- Because Spanish verbs change their ending to show who is performing the action, Spanish speakers often omit the pronoun entirely, making the verbo the only part of the sentence needed to identify the subject.
Examples in context
- Es un verbo transitivo.It's a transitive verb.This sentence is useful for identifying a transitive verb using verbo.Tatoeba #10511000 by Seael, translation #10510992 by AlanF_US
- ¿Puedes conjugar este verbo?Can you conjugate this verb?This sentence is useful for asking how to conjugate a verb using verbo.Tatoeba #1160711 by Shishir, translation #57641 by Eldad
- ¿Por qué dices que es un verbo?Why do you say it's a verb?This sentence is useful for questioning why a specific word is classified as a verb using verbo.Tatoeba #1294029 by marcelostockle, translation #1293734 by Eldad
- Los verbos regulares siguen un patrón establecido.Regular verbs follow an established pattern.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are studying Spanish grammar together.
- SofíaNo entiendo este verbo.I don't understand this verb.
- JavierEs un verbo muy común.It is a very common verb.
- Sofía¿Qué significa este verbo?What does this verb mean?
- JavierTe lo explico ahora.I will explain it to you now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry verbo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
