Verbos de Bota / Stem-Changing Verbs
There are 3 basic groups of stem-changing verbs, sometimes known
as “BOOT VERBS.” Study and learn each of these verbs and their
changes.
O>UE
1. All forms make the
change except the
NOSOTROS &
VOSOTROS forms.
Encontrar ____________
2. If there are two
“e’s”in the stem, you
must change the one
closest to the ending of
verb.
1. dormir ______________________
2. poder_______________________
3. volver_______________________
4. costar_______________________
5. almorzar____________________
6. costar ______________________
E>IE
Preferir ______________
1. cerrar
______________________
2. empezar _______________________
3. entender ________________________
4. pensar
_______________________
5. querer
________________________
6. perder
________________________
E>I
Pedir ______________
1. servir
______________________