pensar present subjunctive conjugation
Pensar (to think) in the present subjunctive: piense, pienses, piense, pensemos, penséis, piensen.
Presente de subjuntivo Present subjunctive
| yo | regular: pense |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: penses |
| él/ella/usted | regular: pense |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: pensen |
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.
Pensar is irregular here. 4 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give pense, penses, pense, pensen.
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Pensar in a sentence
- Pienso que es una buena idea.I think it's a good idea.
- Pensé mucho antes de decidir.I thought a lot before deciding.
e→ie stem change in present; use 'pensar en' for 'to think about'.
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of pensar?
Pensar in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo piense, tú pienses, él/ella/usted piense, nosotros pensemos, vosotros penséis, ellos/ellas/ustedes piensen.
Is pensar irregular in the present subjunctive?
Yes. 4 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo piense (regular would be pense); tú pienses (regular would be penses); él/ella/usted piense (regular would be pense); ellos/ellas/ustedes piensen (regular would be pensen).
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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