abrir present subjunctive conjugation
Abrir (to open) in the present subjunctive: abra, abras, abra, abramos, abráis, abran.
Presente de subjuntivo Present subjunctive
| yo | |
|---|---|
| tú | |
| él/ella/usted | |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes |
ending regular · irr breaks the pattern · tap a form to hear it
When to use the present subjunctive
The present subjunctive (presente de subjuntivo) follows expressions of wishes, emotions, doubt, impersonal judgements and requests: “Quiero que vengas.” It also gives the usted/ustedes and negative tú commands.
How it is formed
Take the yo form of the present, drop the -o and add the “opposite” vowel: -ar → e, es, e, emos, éis, en; -er/-ir → a, as, a, amos, áis, an. So tengo → tenga, hago → haga. Six verbs are fully irregular: ser, estar, ir, haber, saber, dar.
Abrir is regular here, so it is a good model for other verbs of the same class.
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Abrir in a sentence
- Abro la ventana porque hace calor.I open the window because it's hot.
- La tienda abrió temprano hoy.The store opened early today.
Irregular past participle: abierto (used in perfect tenses).
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of abrir?
Abrir in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo abra, tú abras, él/ella/usted abra, nosotros abramos, vosotros abráis, ellos/ellas/ustedes abran.
Is abrir irregular in the present subjunctive?
No. In the present subjunctive abrir takes the regular endings for its verb class, so abra follows the same pattern as any regular verb.
When do you use the Spanish present subjunctive?
The present subjunctive (presente de subjuntivo) follows expressions of wishes, emotions, doubt, impersonal judgements and requests: “Quiero que vengas.” It also gives the usted/ustedes and negative tú commands.
How is the present subjunctive formed?
Take the yo form of the present, drop the -o and add the “opposite” vowel: -ar → e, es, e, emos, éis, en; -er/-ir → a, as, a, amos, áis, an. So tengo → tenga, hago → haga. Six verbs are fully irregular: ser, estar, ir, haber, saber, dar.
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