What are infinitives? An infinitive is the form of the verb you find in the dictionary. Infinitives in Spanish end in -ar , -er or -ir , meaning 'to...' in English.

What is infinitive used for in Spanish?

In Spanish, infinitives always end in -ar, -er or -ir, with -ar being the most common. In English, "infinitive" is usually used to refer to the "to + verb" form of the verb such as "to run" or "to eat," although according to some authorities the infinitives are "run" and "eat."

What are the 3 types of infinitives in Spanish?

An infinitive is the simplest form of a verb in English, it corresponds to the verb +. There are 3 types of infinitives in Spanish: those that end in AR, those that end in ER and those that end in IR.