Spanish GCSE
Infinitive
What Infinitive means in Spanish GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definitions of Infinitive
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The unconjugated, base form of a verb, ending in -ar, -er, or -ir (e.g., hablar, comer, vivir). Translates to 'to [verb]'.
The basic, unconjugated form of a verb, ending in -ar, -er, or -ir (e.g., descargar, leer, compartir).
The basic, unconjugated form of a verb, ending in -ar, -er, or -ir (e.g., hablar, comer, vivir).
Topics that use Infinitive
- Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest (AQA GCSE)
- Topic 2: Life at school/college (AQA GCSE)
- Topic 3: Education post-16 (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Adjective Agreement
- Preterite Tense
- Connective
- False Friend
- Justification
- Reflexive Verb
- Cognate
- False Friend (Cognate)
Using Infinitive in the exam
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