ayudar present subjunctive conjugation
Ayudar (to help) in the present subjunctive: ayude, ayudes, ayude, ayudemos, ayudéis, ayuden.
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.
Ayudar is regular here, so it is a good model for other verbs of the same class.
Read more: Spanish subjunctive: formation and triggers
Ayudar in a sentence
- Ayudo a mi hermano con la tarea.I help my brother with homework.
- Ellos ayudaron a los vecinos.They helped the neighbors.
Followed by 'a' before a person: 'ayudar a alguien'.
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of ayudar?
Ayudar in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo ayude, tú ayudes, él/ella/usted ayude, nosotros ayudemos, vosotros ayudéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes ayuden.
Is ayudar irregular in the present subjunctive?
No. In the present subjunctive ayudar takes the regular endings for its verb class, so ayude 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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