traer present subjunctive conjugation
Traer (to bring) in the present subjunctive: traiga, traigas, traiga, traigamos, traigáis, traigan.
Presente de subjuntivo Present subjunctive
| yo | regular: traa |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: traas |
| él/ella/usted | regular: traa |
| nosotros | regular: traamos |
| vosotros | regular: traáis |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: traan |
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.
Traer is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give traa, traas, traa, traamos, traáis, traan.
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Traer in a sentence
- Traigo el postre a la fiesta.I'm bringing dessert to the party.
- Trajeron regalos para todos.They brought gifts for everyone.
Irregular yo form (traigo); irregular preterite stem traj- (traje, trajeron).
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of traer?
Traer in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo traiga, tú traigas, él/ella/usted traiga, nosotros traigamos, vosotros traigáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes traigan.
Is traer irregular in the present subjunctive?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo traiga (regular would be traa); tú traigas (regular would be traas); él/ella/usted traiga (regular would be traa); nosotros traigamos (regular would be traamos); vosotros traigáis (regular would be traáis); ellos/ellas/ustedes traigan (regular would be traan).
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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