ser present subjunctive conjugation
Ser (to be (permanent state)) in the present subjunctive: sea, seas, sea, seamos, seáis, sean.
Presente de subjuntivo Present subjunctive
| yo | regular: sa |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: sas |
| él/ella/usted | regular: sa |
| nosotros | regular: samos |
| vosotros | regular: sáis |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: san |
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.
Ser is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give sa, sas, sa, samos, sáis, san.
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Ser in a sentence
- Ella es doctora.She is a doctor.
- Nosotros éramos amigos de niños.We were friends as children.
Irregular verb; use for identity, characteristics, origin, time, not temporary states.
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of ser?
Ser in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo sea, tú seas, él/ella/usted sea, nosotros seamos, vosotros seáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes sean.
Is ser irregular in the present subjunctive?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo sea (regular would be sa); tú seas (regular would be sas); él/ella/usted sea (regular would be sa); nosotros seamos (regular would be samos); vosotros seáis (regular would be sáis); ellos/ellas/ustedes sean (regular would be san).
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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