B1 Spanish grammar
Spanish Present Subjunctive: Regular Forms and Formation
Build the present subjunctive from the present indicative yo form. The endings switch their main vowel: -ar verbs use e and -er/-ir verbs use a.
Spanish present subjunctive: Start from the yo form
Remove the -o from the present indicative yo form to find the subjunctive stem.
Tengo → tenga; conozco → conozca.Quick check
Subjunctive stem from hago:
Use opposite-vowel -ar endings
Regular -ar verbs use -e, -es, -e, -emos, -éis, and -en in the present subjunctive.
Espero que hables con ella.Use -er and -ir endings with a
Regular -er and -ir verbs use -a, -as, -a, -amos, -áis, and -an.
Es importante que comamos bien.Common mistakes
conocer → conoca
conozco → conozca
Start from conozco, not directly from the infinitive.
Espero que hablas con ella.
Espero que hables con ella.
The subordinate clause needs the subjunctive form.
Es importante que comemos bien.
Es importante que comamos bien.
The evaluation triggers a subjunctive clause.
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Present subjunctive FAQ
What does present subjunctive cover?
Build the present subjunctive from the present indicative yo form. The endings switch their main vowel: -ar verbs use e and -er/-ir verbs use a.
What is the first rule to remember?
Remove the -o from the present indicative yo form to find the subjunctive stem.
What is another important B1 pattern?
Regular -ar verbs use -e, -es, -e, -emos, -éis, and -en in the present subjunctive.
How can I practise Spanish present subjunctive?
Complete the focused round, review each correction, and repeat the lesson when its skills become due again.