Espero que tú vengas a la fiesta.
English: I hope that you come to the party.
- Language
- Spanish
- Level
- B1
- Unit
- Modo subjuntivo
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
The present subjunctive (subjuntivo presente) in Spanish is a verb form used to express wishes, doubts, emotions, recommendations, or things that are not certain.
When to use it
Use the present subjunctive in Spanish when talking about wishes, giving advice, expressing doubt or uncertainty, showing emotions, or after certain expressions like 'quiero que', 'espero que', 'dudo que', 'ojalá'.
Key forms
- For -ar verbs: e, es, e, emos, éis, en (e.g. hablar: hable, hables, hable...)
- For -er/-ir verbs: a, as, a, amos, áis, an (e.g. comer: coma, comas, coma...)
Examples
Es importante que ellos estudien.
English: It is important that they study.
Ojalá llueva mañana.
English: Hopefully it rains tomorrow.
Quiero que me ayudes.
English: I want you to help me.
Tips
- Remember, the subjunctive is often used after 'que' when expressing wishes, emotions, or doubts.
- Do not use the subjunctive for facts or things that are certain.
- Some verbs are irregular in the subjunctive form—learn the most common ones.
Exceptions and edge cases
- Some verbs like 'ser', 'ir', 'tener', and 'estar' have irregular subjunctive forms.
- The subjunctive is not used after expressions of certainty (e.g. 'sé que', 'es verdad que').