aparecer present subjunctive conjugation
Aparecer (to appear) in the present subjunctive: aparezca, aparezcas, aparezca, aparezcamos, aparezcáis, aparezcan.
Presente de subjuntivo Present subjunctive
| yo | regular: apareca |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: aparecas |
| él/ella/usted | regular: apareca |
| nosotros | regular: aparecamos |
| vosotros | regular: aparecáis |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: aparecan |
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.
Aparecer is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give apareca, aparecas, apareca, aparecamos, aparecáis, aparecan.
Read more: Spanish subjunctive: formation and triggers
Aparecer in a sentence
- El sol aparece por el este.The sun appears in the east.
- De repente apareció un gato.Suddenly a cat appeared.
Irregular: yo aparezco (zc before o/a), like conocer.
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of aparecer?
Aparecer in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo aparezca, tú aparezcas, él/ella/usted aparezca, nosotros aparezcamos, vosotros aparezcáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes aparezcan.
Is aparecer irregular in the present subjunctive?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo aparezca (regular would be apareca); tú aparezcas (regular would be aparecas); él/ella/usted aparezca (regular would be apareca); nosotros aparezcamos (regular would be aparecamos); vosotros aparezcáis (regular would be aparecáis); ellos/ellas/ustedes aparezcan (regular would be aparecan).
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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