Curiously, in the present subjunctive the verbs in -AR, first conjugation, have the endings in E, and the verbs ending in -ER, -IR, second and third conjugations, have the endings in A.

Once the root is known, we only have to add the endings. SPANISH PRESENT TENSE VERB CONJUGATION CHART: SUBJUNCTIVE Now is the time to remember the irregularities of the present. Therefore, if I know the present indicative well, the subjunctive is a piece of cake. The root of the present subjunctive comes from the first person singular (YO) of the present indicative and maintains each and every one of the irregularities of the indicative. In this article we are going to review the keys to remember more effectively the forms of the subjunctive in the present, so that we can direct our energy in detecting when we have to use the subjunctive and not in having to think how the hell these tenses conjugate.įINDING OUT THE ROOT OF SPANISH VERB CONJUGATION The problem comes when we level up and the dreaded 'subjunctive' appears. But there is nothing to fear. There are not many at the beginning, so we still feel confident, as we can control them. Of course, the key to mastering the conjugation of Spanish verbs is in practice, but also in knowing well the shortcuts that will help us remember quickly and effectively.Īt an initial level, A1-A2, we still maintain the enthusiasm and desire necessary to make an extra effort and retain those first conjugations. When one begins to learn Spanish, it is difficult to remember all these endings (suffix - desinence in Spanish), but as in the construction of a house, this learning needs a good foundation that will give it the necessary strength.

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