alcanzar present subjunctive conjugation
Alcanzar (to reach/achieve) in the present subjunctive: alcance, alcances, alcance, alcancemos, alcancéis, alcancen.
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.
Alcanzar is regular here, so it is a good model for other verbs of the same class.
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Alcanzar in a sentence
- Alcanzo mis metas con esfuerzo.I reach my goals with effort.
- Alcanzamos la cima de la montaña.We reached the summit of the mountain.
Spelling change z→c before e: preterite yo 'alcancé'.
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of alcanzar?
Alcanzar in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo alcance, tú alcances, él/ella/usted alcance, nosotros alcancemos, vosotros alcancéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes alcancen.
Is alcanzar irregular in the present subjunctive?
No. In the present subjunctive alcanzar takes the regular endings for its verb class, so alcance 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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