volver present subjunctive conjugation
Volver (to return) in the present subjunctive: vuelva, vuelvas, vuelva, volvamos, volváis, vuelvan.
Presente de subjuntivo Present subjunctive
| yo | regular: volva |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: volvas |
| él/ella/usted | regular: volva |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: volvan |
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.
Volver is irregular here. 4 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give volva, volvas, volva, volvan.
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Volver in a sentence
- Vuelvo a casa temprano hoy.I'm returning home early today.
- Ya han vuelto de vacaciones.They have already returned from vacation.
o→ue stem change; irregular past participle: vuelto.
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of volver?
Volver in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo vuelva, tú vuelvas, él/ella/usted vuelva, nosotros volvamos, vosotros volváis, ellos/ellas/ustedes vuelvan.
Is volver irregular in the present subjunctive?
Yes. 4 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo vuelva (regular would be volva); tú vuelvas (regular would be volvas); él/ella/usted vuelva (regular would be volva); ellos/ellas/ustedes vuelvan (regular would be volvan).
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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