Verbos de Zapato / Stem-Changing Verbs

 

There are 4 basic groups of stem-changing verbs, sometimes known as “SHOE VERBS.” Study and learn each of these verbs and their changes.

 

Text Box: 1. All forms make the change except the NOSOTROS form.   2. If there are to “e’s”in the word, you must change the one closest to the end of conjugated verb.   Repites NOT ripetes

 

O>UE

 

1.     dormir _____________________

2.     morir_______________________

3.     poder_______________________

4.     volver______________________

5.     recordar____________________

6.     costar______________________

7.     contar______________________

8.     almorzar_____________________

 

E>IE

  1. cerrar____________________________
  2. querer____________________________
  3. Text Box: Why are these types of verbs called “Shoe Verbs”? _______________________________________________________________________________________________

     

    comenzar_________________________

  4. empezar__________________________
  5. preferir___________________________
  6. entender_________________________
  7. pensar___________________________
  8. perder___________________________
  9. venir_____________________________

 

E>I

  1. pedir_________________________
  2. servir________________________
  3. repetir_______________________
  4. vestir________________________
  5. reír___________________________
  6. decir_________________________

 

U>UE

  1. jugar________________________