reconocer present subjunctive conjugation
Reconocer (to recognize) in the present subjunctive: reconozca, reconozcas, reconozca, reconozcamos, reconozcáis, reconozcan.
Presente de subjuntivo Present subjunctive
| yo | regular: reconoca |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: reconocas |
| él/ella/usted | regular: reconoca |
| nosotros | regular: reconocamos |
| vosotros | regular: reconocáis |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: reconocan |
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.
Reconocer is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give reconoca, reconocas, reconoca, reconocamos, reconocáis, reconocan.
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Reconocer in a sentence
- Reconozco mi error.I recognize my mistake.
- Reconocieron al ladrón en la foto.They recognized the thief in the photo.
Irregular yo form 'reconozco' (c→zc), like 'conocer'.
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of reconocer?
Reconocer in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo reconozca, tú reconozcas, él/ella/usted reconozca, nosotros reconozcamos, vosotros reconozcáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes reconozcan.
Is reconocer irregular in the present subjunctive?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo reconozca (regular would be reconoca); tú reconozcas (regular would be reconocas); él/ella/usted reconozca (regular would be reconoca); nosotros reconozcamos (regular would be reconocamos); vosotros reconozcáis (regular would be reconocáis); ellos/ellas/ustedes reconozcan (regular would be reconocan).
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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