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prestar Present Subjunctive Conjugation

prestarto lend

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Quick answer:

The present subjunctive of prestar is regular: preste, prestes, preste, prestemos, prestéis, presten.

prestar Present Subjunctive Forms

yopreste
prestes
él/ella/ustedpreste
nosotrosprestemos
vosotrosprestéis
ellos/ellas/ustedespresten

When to Use the Present Subjunctive

Use this when there is doubt, emotion, or a request involved, such as 'I want you to lend me...' or 'It's important that he lends us...'.

Notes on prestar in the Present Subjunctive

Prestar is regular. It follows the standard pattern of swapping the -a for -e in the subjunctive for -ar verbs.

Example Sentences

  • Espero que me prestes el cargador.

    I hope you lend me the charger.

  • Dudo que ellos nos presten el salón.

    I doubt that they will lend us the hall.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • Quiero que nos prestes atención.

    I want you to pay (lend) us attention.

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using the indicative 'prestas' after 'Espero que'.

    Correct: Espero que prestes.

    Why: Verbs of wishing or hoping require the subjunctive mood.

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