Present subjunctive (regular)
que hable, que coma
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Form the regular Spanish present subjunctive with -e endings for -ar verbs and -a endings for -er and -ir verbs.
que hable, que coma
For -ar verbs, subjunctive looks like -e: hable, hables. For -er/-ir, it looks like -a: coma, viva. It usually sits after que under a wish, emotion, or doubt.
Regular present subjunctive
| Subject | hablar | comer | vivir |
|---|---|---|---|
| yo | hable | coma | viva |
| tú | hables | comas | vivas |
| él / ella / usted | hable | coma | viva |
| nosotros / nosotras | hablemos | comamos | vivamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | habléis | comáis | viváis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | hablen | coman | vivan |
Examples in context
Read the examples and compare their English meanings.
Use it in a conversation
This lesson focuses on building the forms. Start with the present yo form, remove -o, and add the endings below. Irregular verbs and spelling changes need separate attention; que alone does not require the subjunctive.
Es importante que estudiemos un poco.
It is important that we study a little.
Espero que recibas la carta pronto.
I hope you receive the letter soon.
Common mix-ups
English speakers often forget to flip the vowel from the indicative 'hablas' to the subjunctive 'hables' after 'que'.
I want you to speak Spanish.
Try a reply
Say or write your answer in Spanish before opening the example.
I want us to open the windows.
Show one possible answer
Quiero que abramos las ventanas.
Other wording can work too. Compare the verb form, agreement, and word order with the lesson. Then try a sentence about your own day.
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