convertir present subjunctive conjugation
Convertir (to convert, turn into) in the present subjunctive: convierta, conviertas, convierta, convirtamos, convirtáis, conviertan.
Presente de subjuntivo Present subjunctive
| yo | regular: converta |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: convertas |
| él/ella/usted | regular: converta |
| nosotros | regular: convertamos |
| vosotros | regular: convertáis |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: convertan |
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.
Convertir is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give converta, convertas, converta, convertamos, convertáis, convertan.
Read more: Spanish subjunctive: formation and triggers
Convertir in a sentence
- Convierto dólares en euros.I convert dollars into euros.
- Se convirtió en un gran actor.He became a great actor.
Stem-changing e→ie/i (convierto, convirtió); reflexive 'convertirse en' means 'to become'.
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of convertir?
Convertir in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo convierta, tú conviertas, él/ella/usted convierta, nosotros convirtamos, vosotros convirtáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes conviertan.
Is convertir irregular in the present subjunctive?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo convierta (regular would be converta); tú conviertas (regular would be convertas); él/ella/usted convierta (regular would be converta); nosotros convirtamos (regular would be convertamos); vosotros convirtáis (regular would be convertáis); ellos/ellas/ustedes conviertan (regular would be convertan).
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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