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almorzar Present Conjugation

almorzarto have lunch

A1irregular (stem-changing o > ue) and spelling change in preterite yo form (z > c) -ar★★★★★
Quick answer:

Almorzar is a stem-changing verb where the 'o' becomes 'ue' in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.

almorzar Present Forms

yoalmuerzo
almuerzas
él/ella/ustedalmuerza
nosotrosalmorzamos
vosotrosalmorzáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesalmuerzan

When to Use the Present

Use this for your daily lunch routine, current plans, or to ask what someone is eating right now.

Notes on almorzar in the Present

This is a 'boot verb' (o > ue). The 'o' changes to 'ue' in the singular forms and the third-person plural.

Example Sentences

  • Yo siempre almuerzo a la una de la tarde.

    I always have lunch at one in the afternoon.

    yo

  • ¿Qué almuerzan los niños hoy?

    What are the kids having for lunch today?

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • Nosotros almorzamos en la oficina los lunes.

    We have lunch in the office on Mondays.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Saying 'almuerzamos' for the nosotros form.

    Correct: almorzamos

    Why: The stem change (o > ue) never happens in the nosotros or vosotros forms in the present tense.

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