actuar present subjunctive conjugation
Actuar (to act) in the present subjunctive: actúe, actúes, actúe, actuemos, actuéis, actúen.
Presente de subjuntivo Present subjunctive
| yo | regular: actue |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: actues |
| él/ella/usted | regular: actue |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: actuen |
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.
Actuar is irregular here. 4 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give actue, actues, actue, actuen.
Read more: Spanish subjunctive: formation and triggers
Actuar in a sentence
- Ella actúa en una película nueva.She acts in a new movie.
- Actuamos con cuidado ayer.We acted carefully yesterday.
Accent on ú in stressed forms (actúo, actúas), like other -uar verbs.
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of actuar?
Actuar in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo actúe, tú actúes, él/ella/usted actúe, nosotros actuemos, vosotros actuéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes actúen.
Is actuar irregular in the present subjunctive?
Yes. 4 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo actúe (regular would be actue); tú actúes (regular would be actues); él/ella/usted actúe (regular would be actue); ellos/ellas/ustedes actúen (regular would be actuen).
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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