2.3 Stem Changing Verbs and The Verb Ir
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Capítulo 2
Stem Changing Verbs and The Verb Ir
¿Para qué sirve y cómo lo uso?
These explanations go in depth with the verb ir and the functionality of using ir + infinitive to talk about actions in the future. In addition, the explanation and conjugations (in the presente tense) of three types of stem changing verbs are discussed.
Gramática: Verbo Ir El Presente | |||
Ir |
Conjugaciones |
Ejemplos |
Ir + Infinitive |
1. Ir means to go 2. Ir + a + infinitive is a combination that is used to talk about something that will happen in the future. English: I am going to eat. Spanish: Voy a comer. |
1. Ir is an irregular verb with different endings.
Yo Voy Tú Vas El, Ella, Usted Va Nosotros/as Vamos Vosotros/as Vais Ellos, Ellas, Ustedes Van |
Voy a casa. I am going home. Vas de compras. You are going shopping. Va de paseo He is going for a walk. Vamos de vacaciones. We are going on vacation. |
Voy a hablar. I am going to talk. Vas a estudiar. You are going to study. Va a leer. He is going to read. Van a abrir hoy. They are going to open today. |
Gramática: Stem Changing Verbos o > ue |
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O > UE |
Conjugaciones |
Ejemplos |
Ejemplos |
1. These verbs undergo a vowel change at the stem. 2. The stem change doesn’t occur in the present tense with nosotros and vosotros. 3. Oler and Jugar have the same stem change with a few differences. |
1. To conjugate these verbs drop the ar/er/ir, change the stem, and add the appropriate ending. Morir > Mor>Muer
Yo Muero Tú Mueres El, Ella, Usted Muere Nosotros/as Morimos Vosotros/as Morís Ellos, Ellas, Ustedes Mueren |
Almorzar- to have lunch Costar- to cost Devolver- to return Dormir- to sleep Encontrar- to find Llover- to rain Morir- to die Mover- to move Oler- to smell Huelo, Hueles, Huele, Olemos, Oléis, Huelen |
Mostrar- to show Poder- to be able Probar- to try Recordar- to remember Soñar- to dream Volver- to come back Jugar- to play Juego, Juegas, Juega, Jugamos, Jugáis, Juegan |
Gramática: Stem Changing Verbos e > ie | |||
E > IE |
Conjugaciones |
Ejemplos |
Ejemplos |
1. These verbs undergo a vowel change at the stem. 2. The stem change doesn’t occur in the present tense with nosotros and vosotros. |
1. To conjugate these verbs drop the ar/er/ir, change the stem, and add the appropriate ending. Querer>Quer>Quier
Yo Quiero Tú Quieres El, Ella, Usted Quiere Nosotros/as Queremos Vosotros/as Queréis Ellos, Ellas, Ustedes Quieren |
Cerrar- to close Comenzar- to start Defender- to defend Empezar- to start Encender- to turn on Entender- to understand Mentir- to lie |
Negar- to deny Nevar- to snow Pensar- to think Perder- to lose Preferir- to prefer Querer- to want Sentir- to feel Sonreír- to smile |
Gramática: Stem Changing Verbos e > i | ||
E > I |
Conjugaciones |
Ejemplos |
1. These verbs undergo a vowel change at the stem like e to i 2. The stem change doesn’t occur in the present tense with nosotros and vosotros |
1. To conjugate these verbs drop the ar/er/ir, change the stem, and add the appropriate ending. Pedir>Ped>Pid
Yo Pido Tú Pides El, Ella, Usted Pide Nosotros/as Pedimos Vosotros/as Pedís Ellos, Ellas, Ustedes Piden |
Competir- to compete Conseguir- to get Elegir- to choose Impedir- to impede Medir- to measure Pedir- to ask for Reír- to laugh Repetir- to repeat Seguir- to follow Servir- to serve |
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Conversación: On a piece of paper or with a partner answer the following questions.
1. Using the ir + infinitive form to talk about what you will do after class
2. Use at least two different stem changing verbs to talk about your day.
Más Recursos
Stem Changing Verbs: https://www.spanishdict.com/guide/stem-changing-verbs
Ir + Infinitive: https://www.spanishlearninglab.com/ir-a-infinitive-future-spanish/