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permanecer Present Subjunctive Conjugation

permanecerto stay

A2irregular (in 'yo' present and present subjunctive) -er★★★★
Quick answer:

The present subjunctive uses the 'zc' stem: permanezca, permanezcas, permanezca, etc.

permanecer Present Subjunctive Forms

yopermanezca
permanezcas
él/ella/ustedpermanezca
nosotrospermanezcamos
vosotrospermanezcáis
ellos/ellas/ustedespermanezcan

When to Use the Present Subjunctive

Use this when expressing a wish, doubt, or command about someone staying (e.g., 'I want you to stay calm').

Notes on permanecer in the Present Subjunctive

Because the 'yo' form of the present indicative is 'permanezco', the entire present subjunctive adopts the 'permanezc-' stem.

Example Sentences

  • Es importante que permanezcas alerta.

    It is important that you stay alert.

  • Dudo que ellos permanezcan mucho tiempo allí.

    I doubt that they will stay there for long.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • Busco un lugar que permanezca abierto toda la noche.

    I'm looking for a place that stays open all night.

    él/ella/usted

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'permaneca' without the 'z'.

    Correct: permanezca

    Why: The subjunctive is built off the irregular 'yo' present form (permanezco).

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