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apostar Present Conjugation

apostarto bet

A2irregular (stem-changing) -ar★★★★
Quick answer:

Apostar is a stem-changing verb (o > ue) in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.

apostar Present Forms

yoapuesto
apuestas
él/ella/ustedapuesta
nosotrosapostamos
vosotrosapostáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesapuestan

When to Use the Present

Use the present tense for current habits, general truths about gambling, or to express strong belief in something happening right now.

Notes on apostar in the Present

This is an 'o to ue' stem-changing verb. The change occurs in the 'boot' forms: apuesto, apuestas, apuesta, and apuestan.

Example Sentences

  • Yo siempre apuesto por el equipo local.

    I always bet on the home team.

    yo

  • Él apuesta mucho dinero en el casino.

    He bets a lot of money at the casino.

    él/ella/usted

  • Nosotros apostamos por la innovación.

    We bet on (support) innovation.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Saying 'nosotros apuestamos'.

    Correct: The correct form is nosotros apostamos.

    Why: Stem changes never happen in the nosotros or vosotros forms in the present indicative.

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