decir present subjunctive conjugation
Decir (to say/tell) in the present subjunctive: diga, digas, diga, digamos, digáis, digan.
Presente de subjuntivo Present subjunctive
| yo | regular: deca |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: decas |
| él/ella/usted | regular: deca |
| nosotros | regular: decamos |
| vosotros | regular: decáis |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: decan |
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.
Decir is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give deca, decas, deca, decamos, decáis, decan.
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Decir in a sentence
- Digo la verdad siempre.I always tell the truth.
- Ella dijo que vendría.She said she would come.
Irregular yo form 'digo'; irregular preterite 'dijo'; e→i stem change.
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of decir?
Decir in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo diga, tú digas, él/ella/usted diga, nosotros digamos, vosotros digáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes digan.
Is decir irregular in the present subjunctive?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo diga (regular would be deca); tú digas (regular would be decas); él/ella/usted diga (regular would be deca); nosotros digamos (regular would be decamos); vosotros digáis (regular would be decáis); ellos/ellas/ustedes digan (regular would be decan).
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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