poder present subjunctive conjugation
Poder (to be able to/can) in the present subjunctive: pueda, puedas, pueda, podamos, podáis, puedan.
Presente de subjuntivo Present subjunctive
| yo | regular: poda |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: podas |
| él/ella/usted | regular: poda |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: podan |
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.
Poder is irregular here. 4 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give poda, podas, poda, podan.
Read more: Spanish subjunctive: formation and triggers
Poder in a sentence
- Puedo ayudarte con esto.I can help you with this.
- No pudieron llegar a tiempo.They couldn't arrive on time.
Stem-changing (o→ue); irregular preterite stem 'pud-'; followed by infinitive.
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of poder?
Poder in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo pueda, tú puedas, él/ella/usted pueda, nosotros podamos, vosotros podáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes puedan.
Is poder irregular in the present subjunctive?
Yes. 4 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo pueda (regular would be poda); tú puedas (regular would be podas); él/ella/usted pueda (regular would be poda); ellos/ellas/ustedes puedan (regular would be podan).
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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