Spanish Conversation · Level 43
73 words
Spanish word
infinitivo
Pronunciation
IPA/infiniˈtiβo/
Meaning
- masculine nouninfinitive
Example
Primero, aprende el infinitivo del verbo.
First, learn the infinitive of the verb.
More examples
En la clase vimos el uso del infinitivo.
In class we saw the use of the infinitive.
Core concept
Verb's dictionary form that expresses the action without person or tense, typically ending in -ar, -er, or -ir.
Common phrases
el infinitivo
the infinitive
el infinitivo del verbo
the infinitive of the verb
el uso del infinitivo
the use of the infinitive
Similar words
verbo: Word class that denotes actions, events, or states and changes form for person and tense.
gerundio: Verb form showing ongoing or progressive action, typically ending in -ando or -iendo.
participio: Verb form used to express a completed action in perfect constructions, often ending in -ado or -ido.
Definition in Spanish
Forma verbal no personal que expresa la idea del verbo sin indicar persona ni tiempo; sirve para construir perífrasis, complementar otros verbos y funcionar como sustantivo; termina en -ar, -er o -ir.
Word origin
Derived from medieval Latin infinitivus, with the old infinitive endings evolving into Spanish endings -ar, -er, -ir.
Usage tips
- Reflexive infinitives keep the -se ending and carry pronouns attached or separate in periphrases, as in levantarse and voy a levantarme.
Opposites
- forma personalpersonal formnoun
- verbo conjugadoconjugated verbnoun