cumplir present subjunctive conjugation
Cumplir (to fulfill/turn (age)) in the present subjunctive: cumpla, cumplas, cumpla, cumplamos, cumpláis, cumplan.
Presente de subjuntivo Present subjunctive
| yo | |
|---|---|
| tú | |
| él/ella/usted | |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes |
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.
Cumplir is regular here, so it is a good model for other verbs of the same class.
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Cumplir in a sentence
- Cumplo mis promesas.I keep my promises.
- Ella cumplió veinte años ayer.She turned twenty yesterday.
With 'años' means 'to turn (an age)'; also 'to fulfill/comply with'.
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of cumplir?
Cumplir in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo cumpla, tú cumplas, él/ella/usted cumpla, nosotros cumplamos, vosotros cumpláis, ellos/ellas/ustedes cumplan.
Is cumplir irregular in the present subjunctive?
No. In the present subjunctive cumplir takes the regular endings for its verb class, so cumpla follows the same pattern as any regular verb.
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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