nacer present subjunctive conjugation
Nacer (to be born) in the present subjunctive: nazca, nazcas, nazca, nazcamos, nazcáis, nazcan.
Presente de subjuntivo Present subjunctive
| yo | regular: naca |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: nacas |
| él/ella/usted | regular: naca |
| nosotros | regular: nacamos |
| vosotros | regular: nacáis |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: nacan |
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.
Nacer is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give naca, nacas, naca, nacamos, nacáis, nacan.
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Nacer in a sentence
- Yo nací en 1990.I was born in 1990.
- Muchos bebés nacen en este hospital.Many babies are born in this hospital.
Irregular yo form 'nazco' (c→zc); commonly used in preterite for birth.
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of nacer?
Nacer in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo nazca, tú nazcas, él/ella/usted nazca, nosotros nazcamos, vosotros nazcáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes nazcan.
Is nacer irregular in the present subjunctive?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo nazca (regular would be naca); tú nazcas (regular would be nacas); él/ella/usted nazca (regular would be naca); nosotros nazcamos (regular would be nacamos); vosotros nazcáis (regular would be nacáis); ellos/ellas/ustedes nazcan (regular would be nacan).
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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