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The verb "preferir" is a stem-changing verb. In all forms except for nosotros/as and vosotros/as, the letter "e" in the stem changes to "ie."
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Yes, that's correct! The verb "preferir" is a stem-changing verb (or a "boot verb") in Spanish. It undergoes a vowel change in its stem when conjugated in most forms. Here's a brief overview of how "preferir" is conjugated in the present tense:
- **Yo** prefiero
- **Tú** prefieres
- **Él/Ella/Usted** prefiere
- **Nosotros/as** preferimos (no stem change)
- **Vosotros/as** preferís (no stem change)
- **Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes** prefieren
As you mentioned, the "e" in the stem changes to "ie" in all forms except for the "nosotros" and "vosotros" forms. If you have any specific questions or need further examples, feel free to ask!
- **Yo** prefiero
- **Tú** prefieres
- **Él/Ella/Usted** prefiere
- **Nosotros/as** preferimos (no stem change)
- **Vosotros/as** preferís (no stem change)
- **Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes** prefieren
As you mentioned, the "e" in the stem changes to "ie" in all forms except for the "nosotros" and "vosotros" forms. If you have any specific questions or need further examples, feel free to ask!
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