Confusing 'Vestir' and 'Llevar'

In many forms, the 'e' in the middle of the verb stem changes to an 'i'. For example, 'yo visto' (I dress), not 'yo vesto'. This happens whenever the stress falls on the stem.

Stem-Changing Verb (e > i)

The 'e > i' change is skipped for the 'we' (nosotros) and informal 'you all' (vosotros) forms in the present tense. We say 'vestimos', not 'vistimos'.

The 'Nosotros/Vosotros' Exception

You can use this meaning to describe how someone dresses generally: 'Ella viste muy elegante' (She dresses very elegantly).

Use for Style

Extremely common. Used for the action of putting clothes on another person.

Forgetting the Reflexive Pronoun

When you dress *yourself*, you must use a reflexive pronoun (me, te, se, nos, os, se). This pronoun shows that the action comes back to the person doing it.

The Reflexive Pronoun

The pronoun usually goes before the conjugated verb ('Me visto') or attached to the end of the infinitive ('Voy a vestirme').

Pronoun Placement

Memorize 'vestirse' as a key part of talking about your daily routine, along with 'despertarse' (to wake up) and 'ducharse' (to shower).

Daily Routine Vocabulary

Essential daily vocabulary. Used when you put clothes on yourself.

When describing the color or material of clothing someone is wearing, 'vestir' is often followed by the preposition 'de' (e.g., 'vestir de negro').

Using 'De' for Color/Style

In a figurative sense, 'vestir' can describe how a room or table is decorated or covered, giving it a stylish look.

Describing Spaces

Commonly used to describe uniforms, decorations, or the general style of a place or person.

Learn the Spanish verb 'vestir' (to dress) and its reflexive form 'vestirse' (to get dressed). Includes full conjugation tables, stem-change rules (e>i), and examples for all levels.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

preterite

future

present

conditional

imperfect

subjunctive

present

imperfect

imperative

negative

affirmative

Practice Conjugations