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In their infinite form, you can divide Italian verbs into three groups based on their endings: -are, -ere and -ire verbs. These verb groups are also known, respectively, as verbi di prima, seconda and terza coniugazione (first, second and third conjugation verbs). Learning how to identify and conjugate these verbs is the perfect way to start your journey learning Italian; after all, verbs are the core of sentences and messages in Italian. In this guide, we’ll review many of the common verbi di prima (i.e. –are verbs) in Italian.

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Regular ‘-are’ verbs in Italian

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Irregular ‘-are’ verbs in Italian

Alright! You made it through our selection of the most common Italian verbs with an –are ending. To cap our list off, let’s take a look at four important –are verbs with irregular conjugations.

These irregular verbs belong to the same group of verbi di prima coniugazione we reviewed above. But their conjugation does not follow the rules we’ve previously covered about the present tense in Italian. These four verbs are: 

• andare (to go)
• dare (to give)
• fare (to do/to make)
• stare (to stay/to be)

Andare

One of the most common Italian verbs is andare, or “to go.” In its present simple form, more than half of this verb’s conjugations are irregular:

Dare

Dare translates to “to give.” In this instance, too, the conjugation is irregular and follows its own rules:

Fare

Another verb that will come in handy is fare, or “to do.” Here is how to conjugate it:

Stare

Sometimes it’s time to go, sometimes it’s better to stay and learn how to conjugate the verb stare. Let’s take a look:

Get a head start with these ‘-are’ verbs in Italian

Italian verbs that end in -are belong to the first conjugation (or prima coniugazione). This group is the most regular among the three major verb groups, with just four exceptions: andare, fare, dare and stare. While our list could have continued with hundreds more verbs, get a head start by familiarizing yourself with these most common ones. In no time, you’ll be able to jump into a conversation and show off your skills in Italian.

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Valentina Rampazzo

Valentina Rampazzo is an Italian Content Manager and writer. She has lived in five countries across Europe and speaks as many languages. She is based in Berlin where she works at Lingoda. She also collaborates with a Portuguese association focused on helping the integration of migrants through languages by writing for their blog. Apart from writing, she enjoys cooking and experimenting with plant-based food, loves traveling and has a hard time saying no to cuddle time with her black cat.

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