caer present subjunctive conjugation
Caer (to fall) in the present subjunctive: caiga, caigas, caiga, caigamos, caigáis, caigan.
Presente de subjuntivo Present subjunctive
| yo | regular: caa |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: caas |
| él/ella/usted | regular: caa |
| nosotros | regular: caamos |
| vosotros | regular: caáis |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: caan |
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.
Caer is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give caa, caas, caa, caamos, caáis, caan.
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Caer in a sentence
- Me caigo mucho cuando esquío.I fall a lot when I ski.
- Las hojas cayeron del árbol.The leaves fell from the tree.
Irregular yo form (caigo); i→y in preterite (cayó); often reflexive 'caerse'.
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of caer?
Caer in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo caiga, tú caigas, él/ella/usted caiga, nosotros caigamos, vosotros caigáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes caigan.
Is caer irregular in the present subjunctive?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo caiga (regular would be caa); tú caigas (regular would be caas); él/ella/usted caiga (regular would be caa); nosotros caigamos (regular would be caamos); vosotros caigáis (regular would be caáis); ellos/ellas/ustedes caigan (regular would be caan).
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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