Building on the foundations of the subjunctive mood, this lesson focuses on how to conjugate regular verbs in the present subjunctive. Regular verbs are those that follow consistent patterns when being conjugated, making them easier to learn and use. Mastering these patterns will enable you to express a wide range of emotions, desires, doubts, and hypothetical situations with confidence.
To conjugate regular verbs in the present subjunctive:
Let’s dive into how this applies to a broader selection of verbs.
Yo |
- e |
Nosotros |
- emos |
Tú (Juana, Juan) |
- es |
Vosotros (informal Spain) |
- éis |
Él/Ella/Ud. (Sra./Dr. García) |
- e |
Ellos/Ellas/Uds. |
- en |
Examples of -ar Verbs:
Hablar (to speak):
Estudiar (to study):
Tomar (to take):
Trabajar (to work):
Escuchar (to listen):
Yo |
- a |
Nosotros |
- amos |
Tú (Juana, Juan) |
- as |
Vosotros (informal Spain) |
- áis |
Él/Ella/Ud. (Sra./Dr. García) |
- a |
Ellos/Ellas/Uds. |
- an |
Examples of -er Verbs:
Comer (to eat):
Beber (to drink):
Leer (to read):
Aprender (to learn):
Correr (to run):
Yo |
- a |
Nosotros |
- amos |
Tú (Juana, Juan) |
- as |
Vosotros (informal Spain) |
- áis |
Él/Ella/Ud. (Sra./Dr. García) |
- a |
Ellos/Ellas/Uds. |
- an |
Examples of -ir Verbs:
By expanding your knowledge of regular verbs in the present subjunctive and practicing with a larger set of examples (above), you will develop greater fluency and confidence in expressing ideas, emotions, and uncertainties in Spanish. Keep practicing these conjugations in various contexts, and remember to watch for the subjunctive triggers that indicate when to use this mood!