Does the spanish word perder have a stem change in present tense?

Yes, the Spanish verb "perder" has a stem change in the present tense.

Here's how it works:

* Infinitive: perder (to lose)

* Stem: perd-

* Stem Change: The "e" in the stem changes to "ie" in the first-person singular (yo) and third-person singular (él/ella/usted) forms of the present tense.

Here's the conjugation:

| Person | Present Tense |

|---|---|

| Yo | pierdo |

| Tú | pierdes |

| Él/Ella/Usted | pierde |

| Nosotros/as | perdemos |

| Vosotros/as | perdéis |

| Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes | pierden |

As you can see, the stem change occurs in "pierdo" and "pierde".