utilizar present subjunctive conjugation
Utilizar (to use) in the present subjunctive: utilice, utilices, utilice, utilicemos, utilicéis, utilicen.
Presente de subjuntivo Present subjunctive
| yo | |
|---|---|
| tú | |
| él/ella/usted | |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes |
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.
Utilizar is regular here, so it is a good model for other verbs of the same class.
Read more: Spanish subjunctive: formation and triggers
Utilizar in a sentence
- Utilizo el ordenador para trabajar.I use the computer to work.
- Utilizaron nuevas técnicas en el proyecto.They used new techniques in the project.
Synonym of 'usar'; spelling change z→c before e: preterite yo 'utilicé'.
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of utilizar?
Utilizar in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo utilice, tú utilices, él/ella/usted utilice, nosotros utilicemos, vosotros utilicéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes utilicen.
Is utilizar irregular in the present subjunctive?
No. In the present subjunctive utilizar takes the regular endings for its verb class, so utilice follows the same pattern as any regular verb.
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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