formar present subjunctive conjugation
Formar (to form, shape) in the present subjunctive: forme, formes, forme, formemos, forméis, formen.
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.
Formar is regular here, so it is a good model for other verbs of the same class.
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Formar in a sentence
- Formo parte de un equipo grande.I'm part of a large team.
- Formaron una fila para entrar.They formed a line to get in.
Regular -ar verb; common phrase 'formar parte de' means 'to be part of'.
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of formar?
Formar in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo forme, tú formes, él/ella/usted forme, nosotros formemos, vosotros forméis, ellos/ellas/ustedes formen.
Is formar irregular in the present subjunctive?
No. In the present subjunctive formar takes the regular endings for its verb class, so forme 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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