contar present subjunctive conjugation
Contar (to count, to tell) in the present subjunctive: cuente, cuentes, cuente, contemos, contéis, cuenten.
Presente de subjuntivo Present subjunctive
| yo | regular: conte |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: contes |
| él/ella/usted | regular: conte |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: conten |
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.
Contar is irregular here. 4 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give conte, contes, conte, conten.
Read more: Spanish subjunctive: formation and triggers
Contar in a sentence
- Cuento el dinero cada semana.I count the money every week.
- Me contó una historia interesante.He told me an interesting story.
o→ue stem change; 'contar con' means 'to count on/rely on'.
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of contar?
Contar in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo cuente, tú cuentes, él/ella/usted cuente, nosotros contemos, vosotros contéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes cuenten.
Is contar irregular in the present subjunctive?
Yes. 4 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo cuente (regular would be conte); tú cuentes (regular would be contes); él/ella/usted cuente (regular would be conte); ellos/ellas/ustedes cuenten (regular would be conten).
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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