dar present subjunctive conjugation
Dar (to give) in the present subjunctive: dé, des, dé, demos, deis, den.
Presente de subjuntivo Present subjunctive
| yo | regular: de |
|---|---|
| tú | |
| él/ella/usted | regular: de |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | regular: déis |
| 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.
Dar is irregular here. 3 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give de, de, déis.
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Dar in a sentence
- Le doy un regalo a mi madre.I give a gift to my mother.
- Ellos me dieron las gracias.They thanked me.
Irregular yo form 'doy'; irregular preterite 'di, diste, dio...'; often used with indirect objects.
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of dar?
Dar in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo dé, tú des, él/ella/usted dé, nosotros demos, vosotros deis, ellos/ellas/ustedes den.
Is dar irregular in the present subjunctive?
Yes. 3 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo dé (regular would be de); él/ella/usted dé (regular would be de); vosotros deis (regular would be déis).
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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