querer present subjunctive conjugation
Querer (to want/love) in the present subjunctive: quiera, quieras, quiera, queramos, queráis, quieran.
Presente de subjuntivo Present subjunctive
| yo | regular: quera |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: queras |
| él/ella/usted | regular: quera |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: queran |
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.
Querer is irregular here. 4 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give quera, queras, quera, queran.
Read more: Spanish subjunctive: formation and triggers
Querer in a sentence
- Quiero un café, por favor.I want a coffee, please.
- Ella quería viajar a España.She wanted to travel to Spain.
Stem-changing (e→ie); also means 'to love' in personal relationships.
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of querer?
Querer in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo quiera, tú quieras, él/ella/usted quiera, nosotros queramos, vosotros queráis, ellos/ellas/ustedes quieran.
Is querer irregular in the present subjunctive?
Yes. 4 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo quiera (regular would be quera); tú quieras (regular would be queras); él/ella/usted quiera (regular would be quera); ellos/ellas/ustedes quieran (regular would be queran).
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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