4.12. Verb Tenses in Spanish: Modal Verbs
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Understanding Spanish verb tenses is critical to mastering the language and communicating effectively. In this chapter, we'll focus on modal verbs, which are used to express ability, possibility, permission, or obligation. The most common modal verbs in Spanish are: Poder, Deber, Querer, Tener Que and Haber Que. The verb 'power' is used to indicate ability or possibility. It is equivalent to the English modal verbs 'can' or 'could'. See some examples: The verb 'deber' is used to express obligation or assumption. It is equivalent to the English modal verbs 'must', 'should' or 'ought to'. See some examples: The verb 'want' is used to express desire or intention. It is equivalent to the English modal verbs 'want' or 'would like'. See some examples: The verbs 'tener que' and 'haber que' are used to express obligation. They are equivalent to the English modal verb 'have to'. See some examples: It is important to note that modal verbs in Spanish are followed by an infinitive verb. Also, like all Spanish verbs, modal verbs are conjugated according to the subject of the sentence. The conjugation of modal verbs in Spanish varies depending on the tense. For example, in the present tense, the verb 'poder' is conjugated as follows: Likewise, the verb 'deber' is conjugated as follows: Understanding and correctly using modal verbs in Spanish is an essential part of learning the language. They allow you to express a variety of feelings, desires and obligations, making your communication richer and more accurate.4.12. Verb Tenses in Spanish: Modal Verbs
Modal Verbs: Power
Modal Verbs: Deber
Modal Verbs: Want
Modal Verbs: Tener que and Haber que
Conjugation of Modal Verbs
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