recordar present subjunctive conjugation
Recordar (to remember) in the present subjunctive: recuerde, recuerdes, recuerde, recordemos, recordéis, recuerden.
Presente de subjuntivo Present subjunctive
| yo | regular: recorde |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: recordes |
| él/ella/usted | regular: recorde |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: recorden |
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.
Recordar is irregular here. 4 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give recorde, recordes, recorde, recorden.
Read more: Spanish subjunctive: formation and triggers
Recordar in a sentence
- Recuerdo mi infancia con cariño.I remember my childhood fondly.
- No recordó su nombre.He didn't remember her name.
o→ue stem change; don't confuse with 'grabar' (to record).
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of recordar?
Recordar in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo recuerde, tú recuerdes, él/ella/usted recuerde, nosotros recordemos, vosotros recordéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes recuerden.
Is recordar irregular in the present subjunctive?
Yes. 4 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo recuerde (regular would be recorde); tú recuerdes (regular would be recordes); él/ella/usted recuerde (regular would be recorde); ellos/ellas/ustedes recuerden (regular would be recorden).
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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