sentir present subjunctive conjugation
Sentir (to feel) in the present subjunctive: sienta, sientas, sienta, sintamos, sintáis, sientan.
Presente de subjuntivo Present subjunctive
| yo | regular: senta |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: sentas |
| él/ella/usted | regular: senta |
| nosotros | regular: sentamos |
| vosotros | regular: sentáis |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: sentan |
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.
Sentir is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give senta, sentas, senta, sentamos, sentáis, sentan.
Read more: Spanish subjunctive: formation and triggers
Sentir in a sentence
- Siento mucho frío hoy.I feel very cold today.
- Sintió una gran alegría.He felt great joy.
e→ie stem change in present; e→i in preterite/gerund (sintió, sintiendo).
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of sentir?
Sentir in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo sienta, tú sientas, él/ella/usted sienta, nosotros sintamos, vosotros sintáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes sientan.
Is sentir irregular in the present subjunctive?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo sienta (regular would be senta); tú sientas (regular would be sentas); él/ella/usted sienta (regular would be senta); nosotros sintamos (regular would be sentamos); vosotros sintáis (regular would be sentáis); ellos/ellas/ustedes sientan (regular would be sentan).
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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