Stem-changing verbs (o to ue)
Another common stem change in Spanish is from o to ue.
This change happens in all forms except nosotros/nosotras (we) and vosotros/vosotras (you all).
For example, with the verb dormir (to sleep):
| I work a lot and sleep late. | Trabajo mucho y duermo tarde. |
| Do you sleep here at night? | ¿Vosotros dormís aquí de noche? |
Here is the full present tense conjugation for dormir:
| Pronoun | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | duermo |
| tú | duermes |
| él, ella, usted | duerme |
| nosotros/as | dormimos |
| vosotros/as | dormís |
| ellos, ellas, ustedes | duermen |
Abilities and possibilities
The verb poder (to be able to / can) is a crucial o to ue verb. It is often followed directly by an infinitive (an unconjugated verb) to talk about what you can or cannot do.
| I cannot open the door. | No puedo abrir la puerta. |
| Can you help? | ¿Puedes ayudar? |
Finding and returning
Other common o to ue verbs include encontrar (to find) and volver (to return).
| They do not find the key. | Ellos no encuentran la llave. |
Remember, the nosotros and vosotros forms always keep the original o.
| We find something in the bed. | Encontramos algo en la cama. |
| When do you return to the city? | ¿Cuándo vuelves a la ciudad? |
Remembering
The verb recordar (to remember) follows the exact same pattern.
| I do not remember the name. | No recuerdo el nombre. |
| Does she remember something? | ¿Ella recuerda algo? |
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