Nombre ____________________
Fecha _______________
Stem-Changing verbs in the present tense
(e-ie, o-ue and e-i)
 Also called ‘Boot verbs’ or ‘Shoe verbs’
e
cerrar
comenzar
empezar
entender
pensar
perder
preferir
querer
tener – to have
venir – to come
ie
referir
sentir
nevar (nieva)
Both these verbs have an
irregular ’yo’ form.
(yo tengo and yo vengo)
EXPRESIONES
pensar (+ infinitive verb) –to plan to + ____
to intend to + ____
contar
encontrar
colgar
costar
poder
volver
pedir
conseguir – to get
seguir – to follow
o
repetir
e
ue
llover
dormir
mostrar
i
almorzar
jugar (u-ue)
servir
Both these verbs have an
irregular ’yo’ form.
(Yo consigo and Yo sigo)
STEM-CHANGING VERBS IN THE PRESENT TENSE