conocer present subjunctive conjugation
Conocer (to know (be familiar with)) in the present subjunctive: conozca, conozcas, conozca, conozcamos, conozcáis, conozcan.
Presente de subjuntivo Present subjunctive
| yo | regular: conoca |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: conocas |
| él/ella/usted | regular: conoca |
| nosotros | regular: conocamos |
| vosotros | regular: conocáis |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: conocan |
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.
Conocer is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give conoca, conocas, conoca, conocamos, conocáis, conocan.
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Conocer in a sentence
- Conozco a tu hermana.I know your sister.
- Conocí a Juan el año pasado.I met Juan last year.
Irregular yo form: conozco; in preterite means 'met' for people.
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of conocer?
Conocer in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo conozca, tú conozcas, él/ella/usted conozca, nosotros conozcamos, vosotros conozcáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes conozcan.
Is conocer irregular in the present subjunctive?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo conozca (regular would be conoca); tú conozcas (regular would be conocas); él/ella/usted conozca (regular would be conoca); nosotros conozcamos (regular would be conocamos); vosotros conozcáis (regular would be conocáis); ellos/ellas/ustedes conozcan (regular would be conocan).
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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