vivir present subjunctive conjugation
Vivir (to live) in the present subjunctive: viva, vivas, viva, vivamos, viváis, vivan.
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.
Vivir is regular here, so it is a good model for other verbs of the same class.
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Vivir in a sentence
- Vivo en Madrid desde 2020.I've lived in Madrid since 2020.
- Vivíamos en el campo de niños.We used to live in the countryside as children.
Regular -ir verb; use 'vivir en' for location.
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of vivir?
Vivir in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo viva, tú vivas, él/ella/usted viva, nosotros vivamos, vosotros viváis, ellos/ellas/ustedes vivan.
Is vivir irregular in the present subjunctive?
No. In the present subjunctive vivir takes the regular endings for its verb class, so viva 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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