explicar present subjunctive conjugation
Explicar (to explain) in the present subjunctive: explique, expliques, explique, expliquemos, expliquéis, expliquen.
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.
Explicar is regular here, so it is a good model for other verbs of the same class.
Read more: Spanish subjunctive: formation and triggers
Explicar in a sentence
- Explico la gramática a mis alumnos.I explain grammar to my students.
- El profesor explicó el tema ayer.The teacher explained the topic yesterday.
Spelling change c→qu before e: preterite yo form 'expliqué'.
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of explicar?
Explicar in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo explique, tú expliques, él/ella/usted explique, nosotros expliquemos, vosotros expliquéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes expliquen.
Is explicar irregular in the present subjunctive?
No. In the present subjunctive explicar takes the regular endings for its verb class, so explique 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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