saber present subjunctive conjugation
Saber (to know (facts/how to)) in the present subjunctive: sepa, sepas, sepa, sepamos, sepáis, sepan.
Presente de subjuntivo Present subjunctive
| yo | regular: saba |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: sabas |
| él/ella/usted | regular: saba |
| nosotros | regular: sabamos |
| vosotros | regular: sabáis |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: saban |
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.
Saber is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give saba, sabas, saba, sabamos, sabáis, saban.
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Saber in a sentence
- Sé hablar francés.I know how to speak French.
- No sabíamos la respuesta.We didn't know the answer.
Irregular yo form 'sé'; contrasts with 'conocer' (to know people/places).
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of saber?
Saber in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo sepa, tú sepas, él/ella/usted sepa, nosotros sepamos, vosotros sepáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes sepan.
Is saber irregular in the present subjunctive?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo sepa (regular would be saba); tú sepas (regular would be sabas); él/ella/usted sepa (regular would be saba); nosotros sepamos (regular would be sabamos); vosotros sepáis (regular would be sabáis); ellos/ellas/ustedes sepan (regular would be saban).
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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