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A wooden beam being supported by a thick metal plate and several strong bolts.

reforzar Present Conjugation

reforzarto reinforce

B1stem-changing (o-ue) -ar★★★★
Quick answer:

Reforzar follows an o-ue stem change in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.

reforzar Present Forms

yorefuerzo
refuerzas
él/ella/ustedrefuerza
nosotrosreforzamos
vosotrosreforzáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesrefuerzan

When to Use the Present

Use the present tense to talk about current habits, strengthening a structure, or reinforcing an idea in a conversation happening now.

Notes on reforzar in the Present

This is a 'boot verb' where the 'o' changes to 'ue' in the stem (refuerzo, refuerzas) but stays 'o' for nosotros and vosotros.

Example Sentences

  • Siempre refuerzo mis conocimientos con ejercicios.

    I always reinforce my knowledge with exercises.

    yo

  • El equipo refuerza la defensa esta temporada.

    The team is reinforcing the defense this season.

    él/ella/usted

  • Nosotros reforzamos la estructura del edificio.

    We are reinforcing the structure of the building.

    nosotros

  • Ellos refuerzan su amistad pasando tiempo juntos.

    They reinforce their friendship by spending time together.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'refuerzamos' for the nosotros form.

    Correct: reforzamos

    Why: The o-ue stem change never applies to the nosotros or vosotros forms in the present indicative.

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