pedir present subjunctive conjugation
Pedir (to ask for) in the present subjunctive: pida, pidas, pida, pidamos, pidáis, pidan.
Presente de subjuntivo Present subjunctive
| yo | regular: peda |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: pedas |
| él/ella/usted | regular: peda |
| nosotros | regular: pedamos |
| vosotros | regular: pedáis |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: pedan |
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.
Pedir is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give peda, pedas, peda, pedamos, pedáis, pedan.
Read more: Spanish subjunctive: formation and triggers
Pedir in a sentence
- Pido ayuda cuando la necesito.I ask for help when I need it.
- Pedí un café en el bar.I ordered a coffee at the bar.
e→i stem change; no preposition needed—object follows directly.
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of pedir?
Pedir in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo pida, tú pidas, él/ella/usted pida, nosotros pidamos, vosotros pidáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes pidan.
Is pedir irregular in the present subjunctive?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo pida (regular would be peda); tú pidas (regular would be pedas); él/ella/usted pida (regular would be peda); nosotros pidamos (regular would be pedamos); vosotros pidáis (regular would be pedáis); ellos/ellas/ustedes pidan (regular would be pedan).
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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