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ganar Present Subjunctive Conjugation

ganarto win

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Quick answer:

The present subjunctive of ganar uses -e endings: gane, ganes, gane, ganemos, ganéis, ganen.

ganar Present Subjunctive Forms

yogane
ganes
él/ella/ustedgane
nosotrosganemos
vosotrosganéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesganen

When to Use the Present Subjunctive

Use this when you want someone to win (hope), or when there is doubt or a subjective feeling about winning.

Notes on ganar in the Present Subjunctive

Ganar follows the regular rule for -ar verbs in the subjunctive: change the 'a' to 'e'.

Example Sentences

  • Espero que ganes la competencia.

    I hope you win the competition.

  • Dudo que ellos ganen sin su mejor jugador.

    I doubt they will win without their best player.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • Es importante que ganemos este contrato.

    It is important that we win this contract.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Espero que ganas.

    Correct: Espero que ganes.

    Why: Verbs of hope like 'esperar' trigger the subjunctive mood, not the indicative.

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