Prefer one option
changes e → ie in the same persons as . and keep the regular stem. Say or . The next infinitive stays unchanged.
| Person | Form | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| I | ||
| I | ||
| you, familiar singular | ||
| you, familiar singular | ||
| / / | he / she / you politely | |
| he / she / you politely | ||
| / | we | |
| we | ||
| / | you, familiar plural in Spain | |
| you, familiar plural in Spain | ||
| / / | they / you politely plural | |
| they / you politely plural | ||
Staying in
means stay. uses an infinitive with the person word attached, like in the shop. , , , , follow the same pattern.
A useful suggestion
is a short suggestion: better in bed. is a complete general recommendation. removes an obligation; it is not a command or a new verb tense.
Practice 1/5 · The right form
Choose the form for the message
Choose the right word for the gap.
Yo el té.
I prefer tea.
Nosotros descansar.
We prefer resting.
Vosotras quedaros aquí.
You prefer staying here.
Ana la chaqueta verde.
Ana prefers the green jacket.
Practice 2/5 · Fill the gaps
Complete a useful exchange
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
Tú quedarte en casa.
You prefer staying home.
Ellos ir al parque.
They prefer going to the park.
Yo prefiero aquí.
I prefer staying here.
Practice 3/5 · Building sentences
Put the message together
Put the words in order.
It is better to rest.
We prefer staying home.
Do you prefer tea or coffee?
Practice 4/5 · Matching
Connect the message and its meaning
Match the pairs.
Practice 5/5 · Fill the gaps
Check the contrast in a new context
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
Nosotras quedarnos. Vosotras ir.
We prefer staying. You prefer going.
Unit complete