O-ue stem changing verbs Spanish 1 – 4.2
Stem-Changing Verbs: O-UE There are 3 types of stem-changing verbs. You have already learned about one kind, E-IE stem- changers. Another type is O-UE stem-changing verbs. As the name implies, you will change the O in the stem of the verb to a UE. This change only happens inside the boot (not in the nosotros or vosotros forms).
Conjugate the “O-UE” verb poder (to be able/can) Yo puedo (I can) Tú puedes (you can) Él/ella/usted puede (he/she/you can) Nosotros podemos (we can) Ellos/ellas/ustedes pueden (they/you all can)
Other “O-UE” verbs you should know Volver Dormir Mover Almorzar costar To return To sleep To move To eat lunch To cost
Conjugate the “O-UE” verb volver (to return) Yo vuelvo (I return) Tú vuelves (you return) Él/ella/usted vuelve (he/she/you return) Nosotros volvemos (we return) Ellos/ellas/ustedes vuelven (they/you all return)
There is only one verb in spanish that is a “U-ue” verb This verb is the verb jugar (to play) It is used for playing a sport or game—not music!
Conjugate the “U-UE” verb jugar (to play) Yo juego (I play) Tú juegas (you play) Él/ella/usted juega (he/she/you play) Nosotros jugamos (we play) Ellos/ellas/ustedes juegan (they/you all play)
Práctica del paquete Mis amigos y yo _____ (jugar) los deportes todos los días. Antonio ____(jugar) al fútbol muy bien Jugamos juega