poner present subjunctive conjugation
Poner (to put/place) in the present subjunctive: ponga, pongas, ponga, pongamos, pongáis, pongan.
Presente de subjuntivo Present subjunctive
| yo | regular: pona |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: ponas |
| él/ella/usted | regular: pona |
| nosotros | regular: ponamos |
| vosotros | regular: ponáis |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: ponan |
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.
Poner is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give pona, ponas, pona, ponamos, ponáis, ponan.
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Poner in a sentence
- Pongo el libro en la mesa.I put the book on the table.
- Ella puso la mesa para la cena.She set the table for dinner.
Irregular yo form 'pongo'; irregular preterite 'puse'; reflexive 'ponerse' means 'to become'.
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of poner?
Poner in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo ponga, tú pongas, él/ella/usted ponga, nosotros pongamos, vosotros pongáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes pongan.
Is poner irregular in the present subjunctive?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo ponga (regular would be pona); tú pongas (regular would be ponas); él/ella/usted ponga (regular would be pona); nosotros pongamos (regular would be ponamos); vosotros pongáis (regular would be ponáis); ellos/ellas/ustedes pongan (regular would be ponan).
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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