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asentar Present Subjunctive Conjugation

asentarto settle

B1irregular (stem-changing) -ar★★★★
Quick answer:

The present subjunctive of asentar follows the stem change: asiente, asientes, asiente, asentemos, asentéis, asienten.

asentar Present Subjunctive Forms

yoasiente
asientes
él/ella/ustedasiente
nosotrosasentemos
vosotrosasentéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesasienten

When to Use the Present Subjunctive

Use this tense for desires or doubts about something settling, or when giving subtle advice about establishing something.

Notes on asentar in the Present Subjunctive

The 'e > ie' stem change occurs in the 'boot' forms (yo, tú, él, ellos) but not in nosotros or vosotros.

Example Sentences

  • Espero que la situación se asiente pronto.

    I hope the situation settles soon.

    él/ella/usted

  • Es necesario que nosotros asentemos los términos del acuerdo.

    It is necessary that we establish the terms of the agreement.

    nosotros

  • No creo que asientes cabeza tan fácilmente.

    I don't think you'll settle down (get your act together) so easily.

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'asientemos' for nosotros.

    Correct: asentemos

    Why: Nosotros and vosotros never take the stem change in the present subjunctive for -ar verbs.

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