The present subjunctive in Spanish
Presente de subjuntivo, subjunctive
Non-assertive statements about actions in the present
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When to use it
- Wishes and requestsQuiero que vengas. (I want you to come.)
- Emotions and reactionsMe alegra que estés aquí. (I am glad that you are here.)
- Doubt and denialNo creo que llueva. (I do not think it will rain.)
- Future time clausesCuando llegues, llámame. (When you arrive, call me.)
- PurposeTe lo explico para que lo entiendas. (I am explaining it to you so that you understand it.)
Regular verbs
The present subjunctive of a regular -ar, -er, and -ir verb.
Irregular verbs in the present subjunctive
Stem (e → ie)
Stem (o → ue)
Stem (u → ue)
Spelling (gu → g)
Spelling (gu → gü)
First person singular (-go)
First person singular (-zco)
Examples
La profesora Ruiz espera que Ana sea la presentadora.
Ms. Ruiz hopes Ana will be the presenter.
Lucía espera que Ana esté en la biblioteca mañana.
Lucía hopes Ana will be in the library tomorrow.
La profesora Ruiz espera que Ana tenga tiempo para ensayar.
Ms. Ruiz hopes Ana has time to rehearse.
La profesora Ruiz quiere que Ana vaya a Madrid en tren.
Ms. Ruiz wants Ana to go to Madrid by train.
La abuela Carmen espera que Pablo haga flores de papel.
Grandma Carmen hopes Pablo makes paper flowers.
La profesora Ruiz espera que Ana hable de música en clase.
Ms. Ruiz hopes Ana will speak about music in class.