oír present subjunctive conjugation
Oír (to hear) in the present subjunctive: oiga, oigas, oiga, oigamos, oigáis, oigan.
Presente de subjuntivo Present subjunctive
| yo | regular: oa |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: oas |
| él/ella/usted | regular: oa |
| nosotros | regular: oamos |
| vosotros | regular: oáis |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: oan |
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.
Oír is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give oa, oas, oa, oamos, oáis, oan.
Read more: Spanish subjunctive: formation and triggers
Oír in a sentence
- Oigo música todo el tiempo.I hear music all the time.
- Oí un ruido extraño anoche.I heard a strange noise last night.
Highly irregular: yo oigo; add y in third person (oye, oyeron).
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of oír?
Oír in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo oiga, tú oigas, él/ella/usted oiga, nosotros oigamos, vosotros oigáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes oigan.
Is oír irregular in the present subjunctive?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo oiga (regular would be oa); tú oigas (regular would be oas); él/ella/usted oiga (regular would be oa); nosotros oigamos (regular would be oamos); vosotros oigáis (regular would be oáis); ellos/ellas/ustedes oigan (regular would be oan).
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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