conjugate the verb preferir in all forms in the present tense. What takes place in the conjugation that makes this verb a stem changing verb?
The verb preferir (to prefer) is a stem changing verb in the present tense. In all forms, except for nosotros and vosotros, the e in the stem of the verb changes to ie. This change occurs to maintain the pronunciation of the verb when the stress falls on the e.
Here are the conjugations of preferir in the present tense:
- Yo prefiero (I prefer)
- Tú prefieres (You prefer)
- Él/Ella/Usted prefiere (He/She/You [formal] prefers)
- Nosotros preferimos (We prefer)
- Vosotros preferís (You all prefer)
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes prefieren (They/You all [formal] prefer)