Learn how to form and use the presente de subjuntivo with regular -ar verbs like mandar (to send), including forms like mande, mandes, mandemos, and their use after expressions such as quiero que, dudo que, and ojalá.
- Verbs ending in -ar form the subjunctive with the stem + -e, -es, -e, -emos, -éis, -en.
- Verbs ending in -er/-ir form the subjunctive with the stem + -a, -as, -a, -amos, -áis, -an.
- It is used after expressions such as: quiero que, espero que, dudo que, ojalá.
| Pronombre (Pronoun) | Verbo: mandar (verb: to send) | Ejemplo (Example) |
|---|---|---|
| Yo | Mande | Él quiere que yo mande la carta (He wants me to send the letter) |
| Tú | Mandes | Es importante que mandes un email. (It is important that you send an email.) |
| Él / Ella | Mande | Quiero que ella mande el mensaje. (I want her to send the message.) |
| Nosotros/as | Mandemos | Ojalá que mandemos el currículum a tiempo. (I hope that we send the CV on time.) |
| Vosotros/as | Mandéis | Es raro que mandéis postales. (It is strange that you send postcards.) |
| Ellos/as | Manden | Dudo que ellos manden la firma hoy. (I doubt that they send the signature today.) |
Exceptions!
- Ser is irregular: sea, seas, sea, seamos, seáis, sean.
Exercise 1: El presente de subjuntivo: Los verbos regulares
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
recibamos, sea, recibas, envíe
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct sentence that properly uses the present subjunctive in each block. Pay attention to the verb endings and the context to identify common mistakes.