estar present subjunctive conjugation
Estar (to be (temporary/location)) in the present subjunctive: esté, estés, esté, estemos, estéis, estén.
Presente de subjuntivo Present subjunctive
| yo | regular: este |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: estes |
| él/ella/usted | regular: este |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: esten |
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.
Estar is irregular here. 4 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give este, estes, este, esten.
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Estar in a sentence
- Estoy cansado hoy.I am tired today.
- Ellos estaban en la playa.They were at the beach.
Irregular verb; used for location, temporary states, and progressive tenses with gerund.
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of estar?
Estar in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo esté, tú estés, él/ella/usted esté, nosotros estemos, vosotros estéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes estén.
Is estar irregular in the present subjunctive?
Yes. 4 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo esté (regular would be este); tú estés (regular would be estes); él/ella/usted esté (regular would be este); ellos/ellas/ustedes estén (regular would be esten).
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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