continuar present subjunctive conjugation
Continuar (to continue) in the present subjunctive: continúe, continúes, continúe, continuemos, continuéis, continúen.
Presente de subjuntivo Present subjunctive
| yo | regular: continue |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: continues |
| él/ella/usted | regular: continue |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: continuen |
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.
Continuar is irregular here. 4 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give continue, continues, continue, continuen.
Read more: Spanish subjunctive: formation and triggers
Continuar in a sentence
- Continúo trabajando hasta las seis.I continue working until six.
- Continuamos el viaje mañana.We will continue the trip tomorrow.
Written accent on ú in stressed forms (continúo, continúas).
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of continuar?
Continuar in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo continúe, tú continúes, él/ella/usted continúe, nosotros continuemos, vosotros continuéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes continúen.
Is continuar irregular in the present subjunctive?
Yes. 4 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo continúe (regular would be continue); tú continúes (regular would be continues); él/ella/usted continúe (regular would be continue); ellos/ellas/ustedes continúen (regular would be continuen).
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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