Stem Changing verbs e i
Some –ir verbs have an e  I stem change in the
present tense. How do you form the present tense
of these verbs?
Here’s how:
For e  I stem-changing verbs, the last e of the
stem changes to I in all forms except nosotros (as)
and vosotros (as).
Servir- to serve
Sirvo
Servimos
Sirves
Sirve
Sirven
Pedir- to ask for
Pido
Pedimos
Pides
Pide
Piden
4.2 Culture
1. What is featured at Madrid’s Teatro de la
comedia?
Many traditional Spanish plays.
2. What can you find at Madris Rastro de
Chicatenango’s market?
At el restro fleamarket in Madrid one can find
antiques, second hand clothing, cd’s, books, maps
and art. You can also find handicrafts from the
maya-quichè culture, such as traditional dresses,
colorful textiles, huipiles and other items such as
fruits, vegetables, masks, baskets, candles and
flowers.
3. Who is depicted in Las meninas?
It shows an infant girl (princess) and her servants.
4. What can you see and do in Madrid’s parquet del
buen retiro and Santiago’s Parque metropolitan?
In Madrid you can visits gardens, cafes and
lakes. You can go for walks and have refreshments
at the café. In Santiago you can go to zoo’s
swimming pools, and take walks in the garden.