mantener present subjunctive conjugation
Mantener (to maintain, keep) in the present subjunctive: mantenga, mantengas, mantenga, mantengamos, mantengáis, mantengan.
Presente de subjuntivo Present subjunctive
| yo | regular: mantena |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: mantenas |
| él/ella/usted | regular: mantena |
| nosotros | regular: mantenamos |
| vosotros | regular: mantenáis |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: mantenan |
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.
Mantener is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give mantena, mantenas, mantena, mantenamos, mantenáis, mantenan.
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Mantener in a sentence
- Mantengo mi habitación limpia.I keep my room clean.
- Mantuvieron la calma durante la crisis.They kept calm during the crisis.
Irregular like 'tener' (mantengo, mantuve); conjugates as a compound of tener.
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of mantener?
Mantener in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo mantenga, tú mantengas, él/ella/usted mantenga, nosotros mantengamos, vosotros mantengáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes mantengan.
Is mantener irregular in the present subjunctive?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo mantenga (regular would be mantena); tú mantengas (regular would be mantenas); él/ella/usted mantenga (regular would be mantena); nosotros mantengamos (regular would be mantenamos); vosotros mantengáis (regular would be mantenáis); ellos/ellas/ustedes mantengan (regular would be mantenan).
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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