salir present subjunctive conjugation
Salir (to leave, go out) in the present subjunctive: salga, salgas, salga, salgamos, salgáis, salgan.
Presente de subjuntivo Present subjunctive
| yo | regular: sala |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: salas |
| él/ella/usted | regular: sala |
| nosotros | regular: salamos |
| vosotros | regular: saláis |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: salan |
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.
Salir is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give sala, salas, sala, salamos, saláis, salan.
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Salir in a sentence
- Salgo de casa a las ocho.I leave home at eight.
- Salimos anoche a cenar.We went out to dinner last night.
Irregular yo form: salgo; use 'salir de' to leave a place.
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of salir?
Salir in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo salga, tú salgas, él/ella/usted salga, nosotros salgamos, vosotros salgáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes salgan.
Is salir irregular in the present subjunctive?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo salga (regular would be sala); tú salgas (regular would be salas); él/ella/usted salga (regular would be sala); nosotros salgamos (regular would be salamos); vosotros salgáis (regular would be saláis); ellos/ellas/ustedes salgan (regular would be salan).
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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