Mixing Indicative and Subjunctive

This form ('lleguen') is used when you express desire, doubt, hope, or necessity regarding the arrival of 'them' or 'you (formal plural)'. It shows that the arrival is uncertain or depends on someone's feeling.

The Subjunctive Mood

When giving a formal command to a group of people ('ustedes'), you use this exact form: '¡Lleguen a tiempo!' (Arrive on time!).

Formal Commands

The base verb 'llegar' (ending in -gar) needs a small change in the Preterite tense ('llegué') to keep the hard 'g' sound. However, the subjunctive forms ('llegue', 'lleguen') are based on the 'yo' form of the present indicative ('llego'), so they naturally keep the 'gu' spelling.

The 'Car-Gar-Zar' Trick

Extremely common, used frequently in everyday conversation, especially when expressing desires or uncertainty about an event.

Learn the meaning and uses of the Spanish verb form 'lleguen,' which is the third-person plural of the present subjunctive and the formal command form of 'llegar' (to arrive). Essential for B1-level Spanish learners.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

Practice Conjugations