4.2/4.3 - Stem-Changing Verbs Flashcards
A verb has two parts,
A stem and an ending
A stem-changing verb has regular endings BUT
has spelling changes in its stem
The 3 stem-changes are…
O –> UE, E –> IE, E –> I
In the present tense, stem-changing rules apply to…
all forms except for nosotros
Cerrar definition and stem change
To close : E –> IE
Comenzar definition and stem change
To begin : E –> IE
Empezar definition and stem change
To begin : E –> IE
Entender definition and stem change
To understand : E –> IE
pensar definition and stem change
To think : E –> IE
Pensar en –>
To think ABOUT
Pensar que –>
To think THAT
Pensar + infinitive –>
To plan on doing something
perder definition and stem change
To lose : E –> IE
preferir definition and stem change
To prefer : E –> IE
querer definition and stem change
To want : E –> IE
If a verb has two “E”s in its stem, it always…
stem-changes the second E
almorzar definition and stem change
To eat lunch : O –> UE
Contar definition and stem change
To count : O –> UE
dormir definition and stem change
To sleep : O –> UE
encontrar definition and stem change
To find : O –> UE
mostrar definition and stem change
To show : O –> UE
poder definition and stem change
To be able to do something : O –> UE
recordar definition and stem change
To remember : O –> UE
conseguir definition and stem change
To get/obtain : E –> I
