Most Common Spanish Verbs: Free PDF + Quiz

Verbs are the heartbeat of any real conversation-you need them to order a meal, share a story, or just explain what you did yesterday. We pulled together around 439 of the most common Spanish verbs so you can stop flipping through scattered resources and actually start using them. No dusty textbook relics, just the practical words you’ll hear at the market, in your favorite show, or in a chat with friends.

Every entry hands you a straightforward meaning and a natural example sentence, so you see exactly how the verb behaves in the wild-not a lifeless translation. Tap the play button next to any word to hear it spoken aloud, because your ears need practice just as much as your eyes.

This is a clean, no‑fluff reference for any learner who wants practical vocabulary they can steal for real‑life Spanish. When you’re ready to study offline, the free PDF download button below the table has your back-print it, scribble on it, or tuck it into your bag for a commute.

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Quick Quiz

Think you’ve locked these verbs into memory? Give the quick quiz a whirl-no grades, just a friendly nudge toward the ones that need a second look.

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WordMeaningExampleAudio
desayunarhave breakfastDesayuno pan con mantequilla.
descansarto restNecesito descansar un poco.
descargarto downloadVoy a descargar este archivo.
descubrirto discoverDescubro un lugar nuevo.
desearto wish/desireTe vuelvo a desear buena suerte.
despedirto say goodbye/fireFueron a despedir a su amigo al tren.
destruirto destroyLa tormenta puede destruir la casa.
detenerto stop/arrestLa policía va a detener al ladrón.
devolverto returnVoy a devolver estos zapatos.
dibujarto drawDibujo una casa.
dictarto dictateEl profesor va a dictar unas frases.
dirigirto direct / to manageDirijo la empresa.
discutirto argue/discussNo quiero discutir contigo.
disfrutarenjoyDisfruto de la música.
disponerto have/arrangeNo puedo disponer de tanto tiempo.
divertirto amuse/entertainEsta película te va a divertir.
dividirto divideVamos a dividir la pizza.
dolerto hurt/acheMe empieza a doler la cabeza.
dormirto sleepDuermo ocho horas.
dudarto doubtNo debes dudar de ti mismo.
echarto throw/castVoy a echar la basura.
educarto educateEs importante educar a los niños.
elegirto chooseTienes que elegir uno.
elevarto raise/elevateVan a elevar los precios.
emitirto emit/broadcastVan a emitir el partido.