01066 Spanish Lesson - Present Tense - O-UE Stem-changing verbs

Summary

This video teaches about stem-changing verbs in the present tense, specifically those that change from O to UE. It covers various verbs like 'poder', 'recordar', 'oler', and 'dormir', explaining their conjugations and usage in context. The video emphasizes the ‘shoe’ or ‘boot’ pattern of these verbs, where changes occur in all forms except for the nosotros and vosotros. Examples and sentences help learners grasp the application of these verbs, and the video encourages practice with exercises and translation tasks. It provides a clear and practical understanding of how these stem-changing verbs work.

Takeaways

• 😀 O to UE stem-changing verbs in Spanish change in the present tense, affecting certain verb forms.
• 😀 The 'shoe' or 'boot' pattern applies to many stem-changing verbs like 'poder', where the O changes to UE in most forms.
• 😀 Common O to UE stem-changing verbs include almorzar, contar, costar, encontrar, mostrar, recordar, volver, oler, dormir, and morir.
• 😀 For AR verbs, such as 'recordar', the O changes to UE in the stem, but regular AR endings are used.
• 😀 For ER verbs like 'oler', the O changes to UE in the stem, with an additional H added due to the diphthong.
• 😀 IR verbs like 'dormir' also follow the O to UE pattern in the present tense, with regular IR verb endings.
• 😀 The O to UE change happens in all conjugations except for the 'nosotros' and 'vosotros' forms.
• 😀 In some sentences, adding context such as 'good' or 'bad' is necessary to clarify what is being smelled.
• 😀 In example sentences, the O to UE change is highlighted, and students are encouraged to practice using the new verbs.
• 😀 Practice exercises include filling in the blanks with the correct form of stem-changing verbs in different contexts.
• 😀 The video encourages understanding the O to UE pattern for various verbs and applying it to daily situations, such as describing actions like sleeping, eating, or smelling.

Q & A

What is the main focus of this video lesson?

The main focus of the video lesson is teaching Spanish stem-changing verbs that undergo the O to UE change in the present tense.

Why are some Spanish verbs called 'shoe' or 'boot' verbs?

They are called 'shoe' or 'boot' verbs because the stem change occurs in all forms except for 'nosotros' and 'vosotros', creating a shape that resembles a shoe or boot.

Can you list some common verbs that follow the O to UE stem-change pattern?

Yes, some common verbs that follow this pattern include almorzar, contar, costar, encontrar, mostrar, recordar, volver, oler, dormir, and morir.

What happens to the verb 'poder' in the present tense?

In the present tense, 'poder' changes its 'o' to 'ue' in all forms except for 'nosotros' and 'vosotros'. For example, 'yo puedo', 'tú puedes', 'él puede', etc.

How does the verb 'recordar' change in the present tense?

The verb 'recordar' follows the O to UE stem-change pattern. For example, 'yo recuerdo', 'tú recuerdas', 'él recuerda', etc.

How does the verb 'oler' behave in the present tense?

The verb 'oler' also follows the O to UE stem-change pattern, and additionally, an 'H' is added to maintain the diphthong 'UE'. For example, 'yo huelo', 'tú hueles', 'él huele', etc.

What is the significance of the 'H' in the verb 'oler'?

The 'H' in 'oler' is added because the diphthong 'UE' cannot start a word in Spanish, so the 'H' helps with the correct pronunciation.

What is an example sentence using the verb 'dormir'?

An example sentence using 'dormir' is: 'Los gatos solo comen y duermen.' ('Cats only eat and sleep.')

How would you translate 'The couch still smells a little weird' into Spanish?

The translation would be: 'El sofá todavía huele un poco raro.'

What happens when you add 'nunca' (never) after a verb in Spanish?

When you add 'nunca' after a verb in Spanish, the sentence becomes negative, and 'nunca' must come before the verb, like in 'Janet nunca devuelve las cosas.'