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Capítulo 6, Gramática 1

ser vs. estar, stem-changing verbs: preferir, poder, probar, servir, pedir

AB
preferir(e->ie)to prefer
Prefiero ir hoy.I prefer to go today.
Preferimos tomar leche.We prefer to drink milk.
poder (o->ue)to be able to
¿Puedes ir al restaurante conmigo?Can you go to the restaurant with me?
Podemos preparar ensalada.We can prepare salad.
probar (o->ue)to try, to taste
¿Qué tal si probamos las papas?How about if we try the potatoes.
Ella nunca prueba nada.She never tries anything.
servir (e->i)to serve
Mi restaurante favorito sirve un flan muy rico.My favorite restaurant serves very good flan.
Sirvo mucha comida en la fiesta.I serve a lot of food at the party.
pedir (e->i)to order, to ask for
¿Qué vas a pedir?What are you going to order?
Enrique pide un sandwich de queso.Enrique orders a ham sandwich.
Nunca pedimos postre.We never order dessert.
serto be
estarto be
La sopa está salada.The soup tastes salty.
La sopa es muy buena.Soup is very good.
¿Qué tal está el helado?How does the ice cream taste?
¡Está riquísimo!It tastes very delicious!
Los postres de mi madre siempre son buenos.My mother's desserts are always good.
Me gustan las frutas porque son saludables.I like fruit because it's healthy.

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