ir present subjunctive conjugation
Ir (to go) in the present subjunctive: vaya, vayas, vaya, vayamos, vayáis, vayan.
Presente de subjuntivo Present subjunctive
| yo | regular: a |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: as |
| él/ella/usted | regular: a |
| nosotros | regular: amos |
| vosotros | regular: áis |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: an |
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.
Ir is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give a, as, a, amos, áis, an.
Read more: Spanish subjunctive: formation and triggers
Ir in a sentence
- Voy al mercado ahora.I'm going to the market now.
- Fuimos al cine anoche.We went to the movies last night.
Highly irregular; preterite shares forms with 'ser'; used with 'a' + infinitive for future plans.
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of ir?
Ir in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo vaya, tú vayas, él/ella/usted vaya, nosotros vayamos, vosotros vayáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes vayan.
Is ir irregular in the present subjunctive?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo vaya (regular would be a); tú vayas (regular would be as); él/ella/usted vaya (regular would be a); nosotros vayamos (regular would be amos); vosotros vayáis (regular would be áis); ellos/ellas/ustedes vayan (regular would be an).
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.