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Learn patterns for Spanish verbs that end in -ir, then practice them with short sentence frames you can reuse.
Spanish verbs come in three big families: -ar, -er, and -ir. The -ir family is smaller than -ar, yet it pops up all over Spanish you hear, read, and write.
This page gives you a big bank of -ir verbs plus a study routine that keeps you moving. Skim the list, pick a small set, then use the pattern notes to conjugate with fewer surprises.
How To Use This Word Bank Without Burning Out
A huge list can feel like homework. So don’t treat it like one. Treat it like a pantry: grab what you need, cook with it, then restock.
- Choose 15 verbs that match what you do or talk about a lot.
- Write one line per verb in the present. Keep the line short.
- Rewrite the same line in the past, then with “ir a + infinitive.”
- Say the lines out loud. Your mouth catches mixed endings your eyes miss.
- Tag the pattern next to the infinitive: regular, stem-change, spelling/accent, reflexive.
Heads up: tagging is where the time savings live. When you revisit a verb later, you already know what to watch for.
Ir Ending Words In Spanish For Real Sentences
You don’t learn verbs by staring at infinitives. You learn them by using them. Start with a tiny sentence frame and swap the verb as you go.
- Hoy yo ___: “Hoy yo recibo mensajes.”
- Ayer yo ___: “Ayer yo recibí mensajes.”
- Mañana voy a ___: “Mañana voy a recibir mensajes.”
Do that with ten verbs and you’ll feel the shift. Your brain stops hunting for endings and starts reaching for meaning.
300+ ‘Ir’ Ending Words in Spanish
This bank is grouped by letter ranges. It leans on infinitives, with some reflexive forms (-irse) mixed in. A few items are older or regional. If one looks unfamiliar, treat it as a bonus word and move on.
A To C
- abatir, abducir, abluir, abolir, abrir, aburrir, acudir, adherir, admitir, adormir, adquirir, adscribir
- aducir, adurir, advenir, advertir, afligir, afluir, agir, agredir, aludir, antedecir, antevenir, añadir
- añidir, apercibir, aplaudir, apremir, apurrir, argüir, arrecir, arrepentirse, ascondir, asentir, asir, asistir
- astreñir, astringir, astriñir, asumir, aterir, atribuir, aturdir, autoconducirse, autoconstruirse, autoconsumir, autocorregirse, autodefinirse
- autodescribirse, autodestruirse, autodirigir, autoelegirse, autoexcluirse, autoexigirse, autopercibirse, autoproducirse, autorreproducirse, avenir, balbucir, bastir
- batir, bendecir, bienvivir, blandir, bruñir, bullir, çabullir, carpir, ceñir, cernir, circuir, circunferir
- circunscribir, circunvenir, coconducir, codescubrir, codirigir, coescribir, coexistir, cohibir, coincidir, colegir, colidir, colorir
- coludir, combatir, comedir, compartir, competir, comprimir, compungir, concebir, concernir, concluir, concurrir, condecir
- condir, conducir, conferir, confligir, confluir, confundir, conquerir, conseguir, consentir, consistir, constituir, constreñir
- constringir, construir, consumir, contradecir, contravenir, contribuir, controvertir, contundir, convenir, convergir, convertir, convivir
- copresidir, coproducir, corregir, crujir, cubrir, cumplir, cundir, curtir
D To H
- debatir, decebir, decidir, decir, deconstruir, deducir, deferir, definir, deglutir, delinquir, deludir, departir
- deprimir, derelinquir, derrelinquir, derretir, derruir, desabrir, desasir, desavenir, desceñir, descomedirse, descomprimir, desconstruir
- desconvenir, describir, descubrir, desdecir, desinhibir, desinscribir, desinvertir, desistir, desleír, deslucir, desmedirse, desmentir
- desmorir, desnutrirse, desobstruir, desoír, despavorir, despedir, despercudir, desteñir, destituir, destruir, destupir, desunir
- desuscribir, desvaír, desvestir, desvivir, desvivirse, devenir, dezir, diferir, difundir, digerir, diluir, dimitir
- dirigir, dirimir, discernir, discurrir, discutir, disentir, disminuir, disrumpir, distinguir, distribuir, disuadir, divergir
- divertir, dividir, dormir, dormirla, ducir, educir, efundir, elegir, elidir, eludir, eluir, embaír
- embestir, embustir, embutir, emitir, empedernir, encubrir, encurtir, engreír, engrupir, engullir, enlucir, entreabrir
- entredecir, entredormirse, entremorir, entreoír, entrevenir, envestir, erguir, erigir, escabullirse, escandir, escindir, escribir
- esculpir, escupir, escurrir, esgrimir, esleír, esparcir, espedir, estarcir, estatuir, estreñir, evadir, excluir
- exhibir, exigir, eximir, existir, expandir, expedir, exprimir, extinguir, extrudir, extruir, fallir, fingir
- finir, fluir, fornir, frangir, freír, fruir, fruncir, fugir, fuir, fulgir, fundir, fungir
- fuñir, gañir, garantir, garrir, gemir, gruñir, guarir, guarnir, henchir, hendir, herir, hervir
- huir, hundir
Pattern Map For -Ir Verbs
The table below is a compact “pattern map.” When you learn a new verb, match it to a row and write that label next to the infinitive in your notes.
| Pattern Type | What Tends To Change | Verbs You’ll Run Into |
|---|---|---|
| Regular -ir | Standard endings in each tense | abrir, cubrir, recibir, unir, vivir |
| E→I Stem Change | e changes to i in many present forms | pedir, servir, repetir, sentir |
| E→IE Stem Change | e changes to ie in stressed present forms | mentir, preferir, divertir |
| O→UE Stem Change | o changes to ue in stressed present forms | dormir, morir |
| -ducir Family | Irregular “yo” and past stems in some forms | conducir, traducir, producir, reducir |
| -guir / -gir Shifts | Spelling changes to keep the sound | seguir, distinguir, exigir |
| Accent And Spelling | Accents or letter changes show up fast | oír, reír, freír |
| Reflexive Forms | Adds pronouns; the base verb still rules | arrepentirse, escabullirse, inmiscuirse |
| Less Common | Older or rare; treat as “lookup” | esleír, embaír, fuir |
I To O
- iludir, imbuir, impartir, impedir, imprimir, inadmitir, incidir, incluir, incumbir, incumplir, incurrir, inducir
- inferir, infligir, influir, infringir, infundir, ingerir, ingrirse, inhibir, injerir, inmergir, inmiscuirse, ocluir
- ocurrir, oír, omitir, oprimir
P To Z
- parir, partir, pedir, percibir, percudir, percutir, permitir, perquirir, perseguir, persistir, persuadir, pervertir
- pervivir, plañir, podrir, pulir, punir, puñir, purrir, preferir, prescindir, prescribir, presentir, presidir
- prevenir, producir, proferir, prohibir, proseguir, provenir, recibir, recurrir, referir, regir, reír, reñir
- repartir, repetir, reprimir, reproducir, requerir, resalir, resarcir, rescindir, residir, resistir, restringir, resurgir
- reunir, revertir, revestir, revivir, rugir, sacudir, salir, seguir, sentir, servir, sonreír, subir
- sufrir, sugerir, sumergir, sumir, surgir, surtir, suscribir, sustituir, tangir, tañir, teñir, traducir
- transcribir, transcurrir, transferir, transmitir, tupir, uncir, ungir, unir, urdir, urgir, venir, vestir
- vivir, zabullir, zaherir, zambullir, zurcir, zurrir
Regular -Ir Endings In One Place
Start with regular endings. Once those feel natural, irregular verbs become “different on purpose,” not “random.” Use the table as a compact reference when you write drills.
| Tense | Regular -Ir Endings | Small Note |
|---|---|---|
| Present | -o, -es, -e, -imos, -ís, -en | Nosotros/vosotros are the giveaway: -imos, -ís |
| Past (Preterite) | -í, -iste, -ió, -imos, -isteis, -ieron | Many stem-changers shift in third person |
| Past (Imperfect) | -ía, -ías, -ía, -íamos, -íais, -ían | Used for background and habits |
| “I Am Going To” | ir + a + infinitive | A clean way to talk about later plans |
| Simple -É Endings | -é, -ás, -á, -emos, -éis, -án | Added to the full infinitive |
| Conditional | -ía, -ías, -ía, -íamos, -íais, -ían | Added to the full infinitive |
| Present Subjunctive | -a, -as, -a, -amos, -áis, -an | Built from the “yo” form |
Stem Changes That Show Up A Lot
Many -ir verbs shift a vowel in the stem. Once you learn a handful, you start predicting others with the same shape.
E To I
This is the classic -ir stem change. You’ll see forms like pido, sirves, repite. In the preterite, many of these verbs also shift in third person: pidió, pidieron.
E To IE
Verbs like mentir and divertir often flip e to ie in stressed present forms: miento, divierte. Nosotros and vosotros usually keep the plain vowel: mentimos, divertimos.
O To UE
Dormir and morir lead this group. You’ll see duermo and muere, then durmió and murieron in preterite third person.
Accent And Spelling Traps
Some -ir verbs carry accents in the infinitive, and those accents often hint at pronunciation. Oír, reír, and freír are short words that trigger common typos.
Two habits help. First, copy the infinitive with its accent each time you write it in your notes. Second, practice the “yo” form early. If you can write oigo and río without pausing, you’re in good shape.
A 10-Minute Drill That Builds Speed
If you want a drill that fits into a normal day, use this. It forces recall, not rereading, and it stays small enough to repeat.
- Minute 1–2: Pick six verbs from the list and write the infinitive once.
- Minute 3–6: Write one present-tense line per verb.
- Minute 7–8: Turn two lines into questions and answer them.
- Minute 9–10: Read everything out loud, once, like you mean it.
If a verb is reflexive, add the pronouns right away: me, te, se, nos, os, se. That’s how you’ll see it in real writing.
Common Mistakes And Easy Fixes
Mixing Up -Ir And -Er Endings
In the present, -er and -ir share most endings. The giveaway is nosotros and vosotros: -imos and -ís belong to -ir. If you see vivimos, you’re looking at an -ir verb.
Forgetting The Preterite Third-Person Shift
Many -ir stem-changers switch in él/ella and ellos/ellas in the preterite. That’s why sentir gives sintió and sintieron. Write those two forms next to the infinitive when you learn the verb.
Skipping Pronunciation Practice
Silent study helps, yet speech locks things in. Read your lines out loud, record a short voice note, then play it back. You’ll catch missing accents and mixed endings fast.
You now have a deep pool of -ir verbs to pull from. Grab a small set, tag the pattern, and start writing short lines that match your life. That’s how this list turns into Spanish you can use.