leer present subjunctive conjugation
Leer (to read) in the present subjunctive: lea, leas, lea, leamos, leáis, lean.
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.
Leer is regular here, so it is a good model for other verbs of the same class.
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Leer in a sentence
- Leo el periódico cada mañana.I read the newspaper every morning.
- Ella leyó la carta en voz alta.She read the letter aloud.
Spelling change i→y in preterite/gerund (leyó, leyendo) due to vowel clash.
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of leer?
Leer in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo lea, tú leas, él/ella/usted lea, nosotros leamos, vosotros leáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes lean.
Is leer irregular in the present subjunctive?
No. In the present subjunctive leer takes the regular endings for its verb class, so lea 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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