Pretérito perfecto compuesto in Spanish
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Hide- 1.What is the pretérito perfecto compuesto?
- 1.1.Conjugation of the auxiliary verb haber
- 1.2.Regularly conjugated past participle of verbs on -AR, -ER, -IR
- 1.3.The complete formation of the pretérito perfecto compuesto in Spanish (present perfect in English)
- 2.Irregularly conjugated participles of verbs
- 3.Uses of the pretérito perfecto compuesto
- 3.1.For an action or event initiated in the past that is continuing into the present.
- 3.2.An action or event ocurring in the past that does not refer to a concrete time.
- 3.3.An action completed at a recent moment in time.
- 4.Marker words of the pretérito perfecto compuesto
- 5.Example text
- 6.Translation
- 7.Exercises
- 7.1.Do you know how to use the Pretérito perfecto compuesto?
- 7.2.Exercise to practice the Pretérito perfecto compuesto
- 7.3.Complete the dialogues
What is the pretérito perfecto compuesto?
The present perfect (Spanish: pretérito perfecto compuesto) is one of several compound tenses used in Spanish and English. As in English, it is used to indicate that the action may be still going on. The pretérito perfecto compuesto has two parts:
- the present tense of the auxiliary verb haber
- the past participle (participio) of the verb
Pretérito perfecto compuesto = haber (presente) + participio
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Conjugation of the auxiliary verb haber
| Personal pronouns | Auxiliary haber in present |
|---|---|
| yo | he |
| tú | has |
| él/ella/usted | ha |
| nosotros/-as | hemos |
| vosotros/-as | habéis |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | han |
Regularly conjugated past participle of verbs on -AR, -ER, -IR
The participle is derived from the infinitive of the verb. The endings (-ar / -er / -ir) are replaced by the participle endings (-ado / -ido / -ido).
| Verbs in -ar | Verbs in -er | Verbs in -ir |
|---|---|---|
| The verb ending is replaced by -ADO | The verb ending is replaced by -IDO | The verb ending is replaced by -IDO |
hablar → hablado viajar → viajado | comer → comido beber → bebido | vivir → vivido sentir→ sentido |
The complete formation of the pretérito perfecto compuesto in Spanish (present perfect in English)
The complete formation of the pretérito perfecto compuesto is made with the conjugated form of the auxiliary verb haber in the present tense and the participle form of the verb:
| Personal pronoun | Auxiliary haber in present | Participio |
|---|---|---|
Yo Tu el/ella/usted nosotros/-as vosotros/-as ellos/ellas/ustedes | he has ha hemos habéis han | hablado comido vivido |
Irregularly conjugated participles of verbs
There are a few irregular participles in Spanish. Here is a list of the most important exceptions:
| Infinitive | Participle |
|---|---|
| abrir (to open) | abierto (opened) |
| cubrir (to cover) | cubierto (covered) |
| decir (to say) | dicho (said) |
| devolver (to return /to give back) | devuelto (returned) |
| disolver (to dissolve) | disuelto (dissolved) |
| escribir (to write) | escrito (written) |
| hacer (to do) | hecho (done) |
| ir (to go) | ido (gone) |
| morir (to die) | muerto (died) |
| poner (to put) | puesto (put) |
| romper (to break) | roto (broken) |
| ser (to be) | sido (been) |
| ver (to see) | visto (seen) |
| volver (to come back) | vuelto (come) |
Uses of the pretérito perfecto compuesto
In English we use the perfect tense to talk about what has or hasn't happened today, this week, this year, or in our lives up to now. In Spanish we use it in a similar way.
For an action or event initiated in the past that is continuing into the present.
- Hemos vivido aquí por más de 7 años. (We have lived here for over 7 years.)
- Hemos celebrado las navidades en casa de mi abuela desde que nací. (We have celebrated Christmas in my grandma's house since I was born.)
An action or event ocurring in the past that does not refer to a concrete time.
- Ana nos ha esperado en recepción. (Ana has waited for us in the reception area.)
- Lucas nos ha acompañado. (Lucas has come with us.)
An action completed at a recent moment in time.
- El correo ha llegado. (The mail has arrived.)
- El tren ha salido. (The train has left.)
Marker words of the pretérito perfecto compuesto
We use the present perfect (pretérito perfecto compuesto) in Spanish with the following words:
| Spanish | English | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| esta semana/ este año/ etc. | this week/ this year/ etc | Este año he tenido muchos constipados. This year I have caught a lot of colds. |
| hoy | today | Hoy he ido nadar. Today I went swimming. |
| todavia no | not yet | Todavia no he comido. I havent had lunch yet. |
| ya | already | Ya lo he visto. I have seen it already. |
| ultimamente | lately | Ultimamente he comido mucha fruta. I have eaten a lot of fruit lately. |
| hasta ahora | up to now/ so far/ until now/ to date | No me han dicho nada hasta ahora. I havent got any news so far. |
Example text
Hoy ha sido un día especial. Es mi cumpleaños. No he ido a trabajar y me he levantado más tarde. He desayunado unas tostadas con tomate y he bebido un café con leche. Después, me he vestido y he salido de casa para comprar el periódico. Me he sentado en una terraza al sol y he leído el periódico.
Autora: Victoria Monera
Translation
Today was a special day. It's my birthday. I haven’t gone to work and I've gotten up later. I had some toast with tomato and I a coffee with milk for breakfast. Then I got dressed and left the house to buy the newspaper. I have sat on a terrace in the sun and have read the newspaper.
Written by: Victoria Monera
Exercises
- Do you know how to use the Pretérito perfecto compuesto?
- Exercise to practice the Pretérito perfecto compuesto
- Complete the dialogues
Do you know how to use the Pretérito perfecto compuesto?
Example:
He lavado los calcetines (yo-lavar)
(I have washed the socks)
1. el trabajo. (yo- terminar)
(I have finished my work)
2. ¿ en Alicante alguna vez? (tú- estar)
(Have you ever been in Alicante?)
3. la casa. (Nosotros- vender)
(We have sold the house)
4. de casa. (ellos- salir)
(They have gone out)
5. ¿ a Juan? (tú- ver)
(Have you seen Juan?)
6. demasiado. (nosotros- comer)
(We have eaten too much?)
7. un negocio. (nosotros- abrir)
(We have started a business)
8. No los deberes. (él- hacer)
(He hasn't done his homework)
9. Me la camiseta nueva. (yo- poner)
(I have put on my new t-shirt)
10. ¿Quién la silla? (ella- romper)
(Who has broken the chair?)
Exercise to practice the Pretérito perfecto compuesto
Example:
He cerrado la ventana. (yo-cerrar)
(I have closed the window)
1. No la . (yo- ver)
(I haven't seen her)
2. Ya lo . (yo- hacer)
(I have already done it)
3. ¿Ya lo ? (ellos- terminar)
(Have they finished yet?)
4. . (nosotros-llegar)
(We have arrived)
5. ¿Quién el vaso? (él- romper)
(Who has broken the glass?)
6. vuestros libros. (vosotros-olvidar)
(You have forgotten your books.)
7. la puerta. (yo- abrir)
(I have opened the door)
8. ¿Quién te eso? (él- decir)
(Who has told you that?)
9. tus deberes? (Tú- hacer)
(Have you done your homework?)
10. No las desde hace tiempo. (yo- ver)
(I haven't seen them for a long time).
Complete the dialogues
Example:
-¿Qué películas has visto últimamente? (tú- ver)
(What films have you seen lately?)
-He visto muchas! (yo- ver)
(I have seen a lot!)
1 -¿ qué vas a hacer mañana? (tú- decidir)
(Have you decided yet what you are going to do tomorrow?)
- No, no mucho en eso. (yo- pensar)
(No, I haven't thought about that.)
2 -¿Qué con tu chaqueta? (tú- hacer)
(What have you done with your coat?)
- La en el coche. (yo- dejar)
(I have left it in the car)
3 -¿ las patatas fritas? (tú- probar)
(Have you tried the chips?)
- Sí! Las . ¡Están riquísimas! (yo- probar)
(Yes! I have tried them. They are delicious!)
4 - ¿ vino? (ustedes- pedir)
(Have you ordered some wine?)
- No, tomar una cerveza. (nosotros- decidir)
(No, We have decided to have a beer)
5. - ¿ esta canción? (vosotros- oír)
(Have you heard this song?)
- Sí, ya la . (nosotros- escuchar)
(Yes, We have already listened to it)
Exercises
- Do you know how to use the Pretérito perfecto compuesto?
- Exercise to practice the Pretérito perfecto compuesto
- Complete the dialogues
Do you know how to use the Pretérito perfecto compuesto?
Example:
He lavado los calcetines (yo-lavar)
(I have washed the socks)
1. el trabajo. (yo- terminar)
(I have finished my work)
2. ¿ en Alicante alguna vez? (tú- estar)
(Have you ever been in Alicante?)
3. la casa. (Nosotros- vender)
(We have sold the house)
4. de casa. (ellos- salir)
(They have gone out)
5. ¿ a Juan? (tú- ver)
(Have you seen Juan?)
6. demasiado. (nosotros- comer)
(We have eaten too much?)
7. un negocio. (nosotros- abrir)
(We have started a business)
8. No los deberes. (él- hacer)
(He hasn't done his homework)
9. Me la camiseta nueva. (yo- poner)
(I have put on my new t-shirt)
10. ¿Quién la silla? (ella- romper)
(Who has broken the chair?)
Exercise to practice the Pretérito perfecto compuesto
Example:
He cerrado la ventana. (yo-cerrar)
(I have closed the window)
1. No la . (yo- ver)
(I haven't seen her)
2. Ya lo . (yo- hacer)
(I have already done it)
3. ¿Ya lo ? (ellos- terminar)
(Have they finished yet?)
4. . (nosotros-llegar)
(We have arrived)
5. ¿Quién el vaso? (él- romper)
(Who has broken the glass?)
6. vuestros libros. (vosotros-olvidar)
(You have forgotten your books.)
7. la puerta. (yo- abrir)
(I have opened the door)
8. ¿Quién te eso? (él- decir)
(Who has told you that?)
9. tus deberes? (Tú- hacer)
(Have you done your homework?)
10. No las desde hace tiempo. (yo- ver)
(I haven't seen them for a long time).
Complete the dialogues
Example:
-¿Qué películas has visto últimamente? (tú- ver)
(What films have you seen lately?)
-He visto muchas! (yo- ver)
(I have seen a lot!)
1 -¿ qué vas a hacer mañana? (tú- decidir)
(Have you decided yet what you are going to do tomorrow?)
- No, no mucho en eso. (yo- pensar)
(No, I haven't thought about that.)
2 -¿Qué con tu chaqueta? (tú- hacer)
(What have you done with your coat?)
- La en el coche. (yo- dejar)
(I have left it in the car)
3 -¿ las patatas fritas? (tú- probar)
(Have you tried the chips?)
- Sí! Las . ¡Están riquísimas! (yo- probar)
(Yes! I have tried them. They are delicious!)
4 - ¿ vino? (ustedes- pedir)
(Have you ordered some wine?)
- No, tomar una cerveza. (nosotros- decidir)
(No, We have decided to have a beer)
5. - ¿ esta canción? (vosotros- oír)
(Have you heard this song?)
- Sí, ya la . (nosotros- escuchar)
(Yes, We have already listened to it)
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I like to focus the lessons on communication between student and teacher because the goal is your fluency is getting better. So in my lessons you will talk a lot. I'm very patient. You will have the time you need to form your sentences and always with my help. I will teach you a colloquial and more used vocabulary so that you speak like a native!
In my lessons we will work on all language skills, especially oral expression and comprehension. My lessons have the following structure:
-Review of the previous day
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We can focus on grammar points in general, always from a communicative perspective using books, powerpoints, videos, activities ... And we can also talk informally from of a topic we choose, newspaper articles, etc ...
The temary is customized according to your objectives with Spanish.
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H. N.
Mar is a calm and very friendly teacher with lots of individual teaching material at her disposal. I can surely recommend her as a teacher!
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Mar M.
I have been an English teacher for over 5 years. I have had the opportunity to teach English in different countries as well as to different age groups ranging from 2 years to 18 years old and adults.
I have a CELTA and CAM certificate for teaching general English to adults and I also have a TYLEC certificate from the University of Trinity College for teaching young learners.
I like to design classes that are interactive and fun for students and I also like to work with small projects. I find it is important to create a dynamic and friendly atmosphere with the students.
H. N.
Patricia is a very friendly teacher, I really enjoyed talking to her. She is great at tailoring teaching material for your individual needs and I can surely recommend her as a teacher.
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Patricia M.
My name is Yaledis. I am a Petroleum Engineer. I am from Colombia but I am living in Hungary now. Living in another country has given me an appreciation for other cultures and deepened my understanding of the Spanish language by seeing it from a new perspective. I love to learn about people from different backgrounds and hear their stories so I've been happy to be a Spanish teacher for the past few years.
I have 3+ years of tutoring experience. I have worked with students of different ages and levels: beginners, intermediate or advanced. I have worked in high schools, online teaching platforms, and also as a freelance teacher, so I have extensive experience in teaching methods to make sure that my students meet their goals. I can offer Spanish lessons for adults, middle school and high school.
I have excellent communication skills, I always have a positive attitude, and I am very patient, I am an active listener who believes in allowing students to have their own voice. I combine different resources and techniques to help you improve.
I have the Teaching Knowledge test certificate:
Module 1 - Background to language learning and teaching
Module 2 - Lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching
Module 3: Managing the teaching and learning process
I also have a certificate of Effective Classes granted by Pearson Education and Teacher of Spanish for Foreigners granted by the Carpe Diem University and Professional Training Center.
I have experience creating pedagogical projects that allow daily interactions, interactive and playful practices that facilitate the learning of a second language. Likewise, I have helped high school students prepare for the ICFES state exam, a standardized test applied to students who are in the last year of high school in Colombia in order to give them official results that allow them to access higher education, for which I have experience teaching students with specific objectives.
Most of my classes are given in Spanish, so you can start thinking in Spanish faster, reducing the need to translate from your native language. I can speak in English if it is absolutely necessary.
I make explanations of grammar and vocabulary in communicative contexts, in this way you can begin to integrate what you have learned in different dialogues. I will create different situations that can arise when communicating, for example, ordering food in a restaurant, going shopping, asking for directions to get to a place, etc.
My classes follow a structural approach that will allow you to understand the easiest grammar rules first and then the more complicated ones. For this, I use the curriculum designed by the Miguel de Cervantes Institute. I use role-plays, games, readings, videos, audios, movies, articles, and mind maps
My lessons are student-centered, where I will guide the student and they will be doing most of the talking. I usually ask a lot of questions so that you can practice your speaking. I am an energetic and positive teacher and like to have fun with my students. I believe in positive reinforcement and letting the student know it is okay to make mistakes.
T. .
Yaledis is very nice, positive and friendly teacher. She has an experience with in-person and online teaching of English and Spanish languages. She is ready to teach in all levels and all ages students. Her learning material looks professional and interactive, which will make your learning more fun!
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YALEDIS KATIE G.
Hi. I´m Víctor, your Spanish teacher. Even though I come from Alicante (Spain), I spent the last ten years in Poland. I know not only from my own experience how dificult it is to learn a new langauge. I know how it feels when you don´t speak perfectly and you have to break your fear to actually communicate with a foreigner. I will help you to crush this fear. With me, you can be sure that you will talk without fear.
I don´t have a fixed methodology. I believe in flexibility and adjusting the method to the needs, expectations and goals of each student. You can be sure that with all the materials I have gathered, I will use the most adequate resources to your needs.
For me the most important aspect of learning the language is the communication. I put emphasis on speaking, but I don´t forget about other skills. If you want to prepare yourself for DELE exam, you can count on me. I have experience in preparation (with success) for all levels of DELE.
H. N.
Víctor is a friendly and very experienced teacher. I had a great time speaking with him and can really recommend him as a teacher.
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Víctor S.