prolongar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
prolongar — to extend
The present subjunctive of prolongar requires a spelling change from 'g' to 'gu' to keep the sound consistent.
prolongar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use this when expressing a wish, doubt, or suggestion that someone extends a deadline, a stay, or a conversation.
Notes on prolongar in the Present Subjunctive
This tense features a 'g' to 'gu' spelling change (prolongue) in all persons to maintain the hard 'g' sound before the letter 'e'.
Example Sentences
Espero que prolonguen sus vacaciones unos días más.
I hope they extend their vacation a few more days.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Dudo que el jefe prolongue la reunión.
I doubt the boss will extend the meeting.
él/ella/usted
No quiero que tú prolongues este conflicto.
I don't want you to prolong this conflict.
tú
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Writing 'prolonge' instead of 'prolongue'.
Correct: prolongue
Why: Without the 'u', the 'g' would sound like an 'h' (pro-lon-he) because it is followed by an 'e'.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: prolongo
The present tense of prolongar is completely regular: prolongo, prolongas, prolonga, etc.
Preterite
yo: prolongué
The preterite of prolongar is regular except for the 'yo' form, which changes to 'prolongué'.
Imperfect
yo: prolongaba
The imperfect of prolongar is regular, using the -aba endings: prolongaba, prolongabas, etc.
Future
yo: prolongaré
The future of prolongar is regular: just add the endings to the infinitive (prolongaré).
Conditional
yo: prolongaría
The conditional of prolongar is regular: add -ía endings to the full infinitive.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: prolongara
The imperfect subjunctive of prolongar is regular, following the 'ra' pattern: prolongara, prolongaras, etc.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: prolonga
The imperative of prolongar uses the 'gu' spelling change for all forms except 'tú' and 'vosotros'.
Negative Imperative
yo: no prolongues
The negative imperative of prolongar always uses the 'gu' spelling change (no prolongues).