Learning Spanish is an exciting journey, and getting familiar with the most commonly used verbs is an excellent place to start. Here are some of the essential Spanish verbs that every beginner should know, complete with definitions and example sentences to facilitate your learning experience.

Ser – to be (used to describe permanent states, characteristics, time, and nationality)
Yo soy estudiante. (I am a student.)

Estar – to be (used to describe temporary states, locations, feelings)
Estoy en la biblioteca. (I am in the library.)

Tener – to have
Tengo dos hermanos. (I have two brothers.)

Haber – to have (used as an auxiliary verb to form compound tenses)
He comido paella. (I have eaten paella.)

Hacer – to do, to make
Hago mis deberes. (I do my homework.)

Ir – to go
Voy al cine los sábados. (I go to the movies on Saturdays.)

Ver – to see, to watch
Veo una película. (I am watching a movie.)

Decir – to say, to tell
Digo la verdad siempre. (I always tell the truth.)

Poder – can, to be able to
Puedo hablar español. (I can speak Spanish.)

Querer – to want, to love
Quiero aprender español. (I want to learn Spanish.)

Dar – to give
Doy un regalo a mi amigo. (I give a gift to my friend.)

Saber – to know (facts, information)
Sé tu nombre. (I know your name.)

Conocer – to know, to be acquainted with (people, places)
Conozco a Maria. (I know Maria.)

Venir – to come
Vengo de España. (I come from Spain.)

Pensar – to think
Pienso en ti. (I think of you.)

Salir – to leave, to go out
Salgo de la casa a las ocho. (I leave the house at eight.)

Volver – to return, to come back
Vuelvo a casa después del trabajo. (I return home after work.)

Llamar – to call
Llamo a mi madre todos los días. (I call my mother every day.)

Sentir – to feel, to regret
Siento frío en el invierno. (I feel cold in the winter.)

Llegar – to arrive
Llego tarde a la reunión. (I arrive late to the meeting.)

Trabajar – to work
Trabajo en una oficina. (I work in an office.)

Comer – to eat
Como una manzana. (I eat an apple.)

Vivir – to live
Vivo en una ciudad grande. (I live in a big city.)

These fundamental verbs form the building blocks of many conversations in Spanish. By mastering their usage and conjugations, you’ll be well on your way to holding basic dialogues and understanding the Spanish language. ¡Buena suerte! (Good luck!)