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probar Present Subjunctive Conjugation

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A1irregular (stem-changing o>ue) -ar★★★★★
Quick answer:

Probar follows the o>ue change in the subjunctive: pruebe, pruebes, pruebe, probemos, probéis, prueben.

probar Present Subjunctive Forms

yopruebe
pruebes
él/ella/ustedpruebe
nosotrosprobemos
vosotrosprobéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesprueben

When to Use the Present Subjunctive

Use this after expressions of desire, doubt, or suggestion, such as 'I want you to try this' (Quiero que pruebes esto).

Notes on probar in the Present Subjunctive

Just like the present indicative, the 'o' changes to 'ue' in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.

Example Sentences

  • Espero que pruebes mi tarta de chocolate.

    I hope you try my chocolate cake.

  • Dudo que ellos prueben la comida picante.

    I doubt they will try the spicy food.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • Es mejor que probemos el sistema ahora.

    It's better that we test the system now.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'pruebemos' instead of 'probemos'.

    Correct: probemos

    Why: In the subjunctive, -ar verbs do not have a stem change in the nosotros/vosotros forms.

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