jugar present subjunctive conjugation
Jugar (to play (a game/sport)) in the present subjunctive: juegue, juegues, juegue, juguemos, juguéis, jueguen.
Presente de subjuntivo Present subjunctive
| yo | regular: jugue |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: jugues |
| él/ella/usted | regular: jugue |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: juguen |
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.
Jugar is irregular here. 4 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give jugue, jugues, jugue, juguen.
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Jugar in a sentence
- Juego al fútbol los sábados.I play soccer on Saturdays.
- Jugamos un partido ayer.We played a match yesterday.
Stem-changing u→ue in present tense: 'juego, juegas...'—the only such verb.
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of jugar?
Jugar in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo juegue, tú juegues, él/ella/usted juegue, nosotros juguemos, vosotros juguéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes jueguen.
Is jugar irregular in the present subjunctive?
Yes. 4 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo juegue (regular would be jugue); tú juegues (regular would be jugues); él/ella/usted juegue (regular would be jugue); ellos/ellas/ustedes jueguen (regular would be juguen).
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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