Complete Spanish Verb Course

10.2 Spanish Conditional Tense: Irregular Verbs
2 Topics
Instruction: Spanish Conditional Tense – Irregular
Conjugation Practice: Spanish Conditional Tense – Irregular
10.3 Spanish Conditional Tense: Reflexive Verbs
2 Topics
Instruction: Spanish Conditional Tense – Reflexive
Conjugation Practice: Spanish Conditional Tense – Reflexive
Brain Boost: Spanish Future and Conditional
Retrieval Practice: Spanish Future and Conditional
3 Topics
Review: Spanish Future and Conditional
Conjugator Retrieval: Spanish Imperfect, Future, and Conditional
Conjugator Retrieval: All Spanish Tenses to this Point (2-10)
Interleaving: Spanish Future and Conditional
2 Topics | 1 Quiz
Interleaved Game: Spanish Future and Conditional
Interleaved Game: All Spanish Tenses to this Point (2-10)
Interleaved Sentence Quiz: All Spanish Tenses to this Point (2-10)
Section 11: Past Progressive
11.1. Spanish Past Progressive: Regular
2 Topics
Instruction: Spanish Past Progressive – Regular
Conjugation Practice: Spanish Past Progressive – Regular
11.2. Spanish Past Progressive: Irregular
2 Topics
Instruction: Spanish Past Progressive – Irregular
Conjugation Practice: Spanish Past Progressive – Irregular
11.3. Spanish Past Progressive: Reflexive
2 Topics
Instruction: Spanish Past Progressive – Reflexive
Conjugation Practice: Spanish Past Progressive – Reflexive
Brain Boost: Spanish Past Progressive vs Imperfect
Retrieval Practice: Spanish Past Progressive vs Imperfect
3 Topics
Review: Spanish Past Progressive vs Imperfect
Conjugator Retrieval: Spanish Preterite, Past Progressive, and Imperfect
Conjugator Retrieval: All Spanish Tenses to this Point (2-11)
Interleaving: Spanish Past Progressive vs Imperfect
2 Topics | 1 Quiz
Interleaved Game: Spanish Past Progressive vs Imperfect
Interleaved Game: All Spanish Tenses to this Point (2-11)
Interleaved Sentence Quiz: All Spanish Tenses to this Point (2-11)
Section 12: Spanish Subjunctive
12.1 Spanish Present Subjunctive: Regular & Triggers
2 Topics
Instruction: Spanish Present Subjunctive Overview
Conjugation Practice: Spanish Present Subjunctive – Regular & Triggers
12.2 Spanish Subjunctive Triggers
1 Topic
Instruction: Spanish Subjunctive Triggers
12.3 Spanish Subjunctive Tense: Regular Verbs
2 Topics
Instruction: Spanish Subjunctive – Regular
Conjugation Practice: Spanish Subjunctive – Regular
12.4. Spanish Subjunctive Tense: Irregular Stem Changing Verbs
2 Topics
Instruction: Spanish Subjunctive – Irregular Stem Changing Verbs
Conjugation Practice: Spanish Subjunctive – Irregular Stem Changing Verbs
12.1.-12.4. Subjunctive Regulars, Triggers, Irregulars
2 Topics | 1 Quiz
Retrieval Conjugation: Subjunctive Regulars, Triggers, Irregulars
Interleaved Game: Subjunctive Regulars, Triggers, Irregulars
Interleaved Sentence Quiz: Subjunctive Regulars, Triggers, Irregulars
12.5. Spanish Subjunctive Tense: Irregular Present Yo Patterns
2 Topics
Instruction: Spanish Subjunctive – Irregular Present Yo Patterns
Conjugation Practice: Spanish Subjunctive – Irregular Present Yo Patterns
12.6. Spanish Subjunctive Tense: Written Accent Added
2 Topics
Instruction: Spanish Subjunctive – Written Accent Added
Conjugation Practice: Spanish Subjunctive – Written Accent Added
12.7. Spanish Subjunctive Tense: Irregular Spelling Changes
2 Topics
Instruction: Spanish Subjunctive – Irregular Spelling Changes
Conjugation Practice: Spanish Subjunctive – Irregular Spelling Changes
12.8. Spanish Subjunctive Tense: Spelling Changes for Consistent Sounds
2 Topics
Instruction: Spanish Subjunctive – Spelling Changes for Consistent Sounds
Conjugation Practice: Spanish Subjunctive – Spelling Changes for Consistent Sounds
12.5.-12.8. Mini Brain Boost – Irregular Subjunctives: Spelling changes & Accents
2 Topics | 1 Quiz
Retrieval Conjugation: Irregular Subjunctives – Spelling changes & Accents
Interleaved Game: Irregular Subjunctives – Spelling changes & Accents
Interleaved Sentence Quiz: Irregular Subjunctives – Spelling changes & Accents
12.9. Spanish Subjunctive Tense: Reflexive
2 Topics
Instruction: Spanish Subjunctive with Reflexive Verbs
Conjugation Practice: Spanish Subjunctive with Reflexive Verbs
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Instruction: Spanish Subjunctive – Irregular Present Yo Patterns

Complete Spanish Verb Course 12.5. Spanish Subjunctive Tense: Irregular Present Yo Patterns Instruction: Spanish Subjunctive – Irregular Present Yo Patterns

In the present subjunctive, some verbs are irregular because they follow the pattern established by their “yo” form in the present indicative tense. These verbs typically involve a change in the stem, and this pattern carries over to all conjugations in the subjunctive mood. Understanding these patterns is essential because they affect the conjugation across all subject pronouns in the subjunctive tense.

In this lesson, we will categorize these irregular verbs into two main groups: verbs that add a “g” in the yo form and verbs where “c” changes to “zc” in the yo form.

1. Verbs That Add a “g” in the Yo Form

These verbs are characterized by the addition of a “g” in the present indicative yo form, and this pattern carries over into the present subjunctive for all conjugations.

Conjugation Pattern: Yo form ends in “-go”

Example:

  • Decir: Dig- (to say, to tell)

Yo

diga

(So that) I say

Nosotros

digamos

(So that) we say

Tú

(Juana, Juan)

digas

(So that) you say

Vosotros

(informal Spain)

digáis

(So that) you all say

Él/Ella/Ud.

(Sra./Dr. García)

diga

(So that) he/she/you say

Ellos/Ellas/Uds.

digan

(So that) they/you all say

Other Verbs in This Category:

  • Tener: Teng- (to have): tenga, tengas, tenga, tengamos, tengáis, tengan
  • Caer: Caig- (to fall): caiga, caigas, caiga, caigamos, caigáis, caigan
  • Hacer: Hag- (to do, to make): haga, hagas, haga, hagamos, hagáis, hagan
  • Poner: Pong- (to put, to place): ponga, pongas, ponga, pongamos, pongáis, pongan
  • Salir: Salg- (to leave, to go out): salga, salgas, salga, salgamos, salgáis, salgan
  • Traer: Traig- (to bring): traiga, traigas, traiga, traigamos, traigáis, traigan
  • Valer: Valg- (to be worth): valga, valgas, valga, valgamos, valgáis, valgan
  • Venir: Veng- (to come): venga, vengas, venga, vengamos, vengáis, vengan
  • Oír: Oig- (to hear): oiga, oigas, oiga, oigamos, oigáis, oigan

Examples of Usage:

  • Es necesario que tú digas la verdad. (It’s necessary that you tell the truth.)
  • Quiero que tú tengas paciencia. (I want you to have patience.)
  • Es posible que nosotros salgamos temprano mañana. (It’s possible that we will leave early tomorrow.)
  • Prefiero que ellos pongan la mesa ahora. (I prefer that they set the table now.)
  • Es necesario que traigas tus documentos para la reunión. (It’s necessary that you bring your documents to the meeting.)
  • Espero que ellos vengan a la fiesta. (I hope they come to the party.)
 

2. Verbs Where “c” Changes to “zc” in the Yo Form

This group includes verbs that undergo a stem change where the “c” in the stem changes to “zc” in the yo form of the present indicative, and this pattern is carried over into the subjunctive mood.

Conjugation Pattern: “c” changes to “zc”

Example:

  • Parecer: Parezc- (to seem)

A mí

me parezca

(So that) it seems to me

A nosotros

nos parezca

(So that) it seems to us

A ti

(Juana, Juan)

te parezca

(So that) it seems to you

A vosotros

(informal Spain)

os parezca

(So that) it seems to all of you

A él/ella/Ud.

(Sra./Dr. García)

le parezca

(So that) it seems to him/her/you

A ellos/ellas/Uds.

les parezca

(So that) it seems to them/all of you

Other Verbs in This Category:

  • Conducir: Conduzc- (to drive): conduzca, conduzcas, conduzca, conduzcamos, conduzcáis, conduzcan

Examples of Usage:

  • Es probable que ella parezca cansada después del viaje. (It’s likely that she seems tired after the trip.)
  • Espero que tú conduzcas con cuidado. (I hope you drive carefully.)
  • Es importante que él parezca seguro durante la presentación. (It’s important that he seems confident during the presentation.)
  • Es necesario que nosotros conduzcamos despacio por la nieve. (It’s necessary that we drive slowly through the snow.)
Conclusion

Understanding the irregular present yo patterns is important for correctly using the subjunctive mood in Spanish. By mastering the conjugation of these verbs, you’ll be better equipped to express yourself accurately in a wide range of situations. Keep practicing these patterns to solidify your understanding and fluency in the subjunctive mood!

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