entender present subjunctive conjugation
Entender (to understand) in the present subjunctive: entienda, entiendas, entienda, entendamos, entendáis, entiendan.
Presente de subjuntivo Present subjunctive
| yo | regular: entenda |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: entendas |
| él/ella/usted | regular: entenda |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: entendan |
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.
Entender is irregular here. 4 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give entenda, entendas, entenda, entendan.
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Entender in a sentence
- Entiendo la lección bien.I understand the lesson well.
- No entendí la pregunta.I didn't understand the question.
e→ie stem change in present tense; regular in preterite.
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of entender?
Entender in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo entienda, tú entiendas, él/ella/usted entienda, nosotros entendamos, vosotros entendáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes entiendan.
Is entender irregular in the present subjunctive?
Yes. 4 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo entienda (regular would be entenda); tú entiendas (regular would be entendas); él/ella/usted entienda (regular would be entenda); ellos/ellas/ustedes entiendan (regular would be entendan).
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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