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sugerir Present Conjugation

sugerirto suggest

B1stem-changing (e to ie/i) -ir★★★★★
Quick answer:

Sugerir is an e-to-ie stem-changer in all forms except nosotros and vosotros: sugiero, sugieres, sugiere, sugerimos, sugerís, sugieren.

sugerir Present Forms

yosugiero
sugieres
él/ella/ustedsugiere
nosotrossugerimos
vosotrossugerís
ellos/ellas/ustedessugieren

When to Use the Present

Use the present tense to offer advice, make recommendations in the moment, or describe a habitual suggestion you give to others.

Notes on sugerir in the Present

This is a 'boot verb' where the 'e' changes to 'ie' in the stem for all forms except the 'we' and 'you all' (Spain) forms.

Example Sentences

  • Te sugiero que descanses un poco.

    I suggest that you rest a little.

    yo

  • ¿Qué nos sugieres para cenar?

    What do you suggest for us for dinner?

  • Ellos siempre sugieren buenos libros.

    They always suggest good books.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: sugerimos (with an ie)

    Correct: sugerimos

    Why: The stem change e-to-ie never happens in the nosotros or vosotros forms in the present indicative.

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