Italian verbs ending in -are belong to the first conjugation group. These verbs follow a regular pattern in the present tense. Understanding how to conjugate -are verbs is fundamental for mastering Italian verb conjugation.

Present Tense Conjugation Pattern

Regular -are Verbs

Regular -are verbs have a consistent conjugation pattern. The stem of the verb is combined with specific endings based on the subject pronoun.

Example Verb: "parlare" (to speak)

Example Sentences

1. Io parlo italiano. I speak Italian.

2. Tu parli troppo. You speak too much.

3. Lui parla lentamente. He speaks slowly.

4. Noi parliamo con gli amici. We talk with friends.

5. Voi parlate spesso? Do you all speak often?

6. Loro parlano di politica. They talk about politics.

Other Common Regular -are Verbs

"mangiare" (to eat)

Example Sentences

1. Io mangio una pizza. I eat a pizza.

2. Tu mangi ogni giorno. You eat every day.

3. Lei mangia tardi. She eats late.

4. Noi mangiamo insieme. We eat together.

5. Voi mangiate all’aperto? Do you all eat outdoors?

6. Loro mangiano spesso fuori. They often eat out.

"giocare" (to play)

Example Sentences

1. Io gioco al calcio. I play soccer.

2. Tu giochi con i bambini. You play with the children.

3. Lui gioca spesso. He plays often.

4. Noi giochiamo a tennis. We play tennis.

5. Voi giocate bene? Do you all play well?

6. Loro giocano a carte. They play cards.

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