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volverse Present Conjugation

volverseto become

B1irregular (O>UE stem change in present tense) -er★★★★★
Quick answer:

The present tense of volverse features an O to UE stem change in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.

volverse Present Forms

yome vuelvo
te vuelves
él/ella/ustedse vuelve
nosotrosnos volvemos
vosotrosos volvéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesse vuelven

When to Use the Present

Use the present tense to describe a current change in personality, behavior, or state, such as someone becoming crazy or a situation turning complicated right now.

Notes on volverse in the Present

This is a radical-changing verb where the 'o' becomes 'ue' (vuelvo, vuelves, etc.). The reflexive pronoun (me, te, se, nos, os, se) must precede the verb.

Example Sentences

  • Me vuelvo loco con tanto ruido.

    I'm going crazy with so much noise.

    yo

  • Te vuelves muy tímido cuando hay gente nueva.

    You become very shy when there are new people.

  • El clima se vuelve impredecible en otoño.

    The weather becomes unpredictable in autumn.

    él/ella/usted

  • Nos volvemos más pacientes con la edad.

    We become more patient with age.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'volvo' or 'volves' without the stem change.

    Correct: Use 'vuelvo' and 'vuelves'.

    Why: Volverse is an O>UE stem-changing verb in the present tense.

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