The present perfect subjunctive in Spanish
Pretérito perfecto de subjuntivo, subjunctive
Non-assertive statements about actions in the past from the perspective of the present (actions already completed in the present)
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When to use it
- Reactions to a completed actionMe alegra que hayas venido. (I am glad that you have come.)
- Doubt about a completed actionNo creo que haya terminado. (I do not think that he has finished.)
- An action completed before a future timeCuando hayas terminado, avísame. (When you have finished, let me know.)
Regular verbs
The present perfect subjunctive of a regular -ar, -er, and -ir verb.
Irregular verbs in the present perfect subjunctive
Examples
La profesora Ruiz se alegra de que Ana haya sido presentadora.
Ms. Ruiz is glad Ana has been a presenter.
Lucía espera que Ana ya haya estado en la biblioteca.
Lucía hopes Ana has already been to the library.
Lucía se alegra de que Ana ya haya tenido tiempo para practicar.
Lucía is glad that Ana has already had time to practise.
Lucía espera que Ana ya haya ido al museo.
Lucía hopes Ana has already gone to the museum.
Al abuelo Luis le alegra que Ana ya haya hecho flores de papel.
Grandpa Luis is glad that Ana has already made paper flowers.
A Lucía le alegra que Ana ya haya hablado con la profesora Ruiz.
Lucía is glad Ana has already spoken with Ms. Ruiz.