gustar present subjunctive conjugation
Gustar (to like (be pleasing)) in the present subjunctive: guste, gustes, guste, gustemos, gustéis, gusten.
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.
Gustar is regular here, so it is a good model for other verbs of the same class.
Read more: Spanish subjunctive: formation and triggers
Gustar in a sentence
- Me gusta el chocolate.I like chocolate.
- Nos gustaron las películas.We liked the movies.
Works like 'to please'; verb agrees with the thing liked, not the person.
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of gustar?
Gustar in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo guste, tú gustes, él/ella/usted guste, nosotros gustemos, vosotros gustéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes gusten.
Is gustar irregular in the present subjunctive?
No. In the present subjunctive gustar takes the regular endings for its verb class, so guste 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.
Full gustar conjugation, all tenses →
Drill it with flashcards →