morir present subjunctive conjugation
Morir (to die) in the present subjunctive: muera, mueras, muera, muramos, muráis, mueran.
Presente de subjuntivo Present subjunctive
| yo | regular: mora |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: moras |
| él/ella/usted | regular: mora |
| nosotros | regular: moramos |
| vosotros | regular: moráis |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: moran |
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.
Morir is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give mora, moras, mora, moramos, moráis, moran.
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Morir in a sentence
- Mucha gente muere de hambre.Many people die of hunger.
- Su abuelo murió el año pasado.His grandfather died last year.
Stem-changing o→ue/u (muero, murió); irregular past participle 'muerto'.
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of morir?
Morir in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo muera, tú mueras, él/ella/usted muera, nosotros muramos, vosotros muráis, ellos/ellas/ustedes mueran.
Is morir irregular in the present subjunctive?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo muera (regular would be mora); tú mueras (regular would be moras); él/ella/usted muera (regular would be mora); nosotros muramos (regular would be moramos); vosotros muráis (regular would be moráis); ellos/ellas/ustedes mueran (regular would be moran).
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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