Confusing Formal and Informal

"Suban" is the command form used when addressing a group of people formally (like saying 'You all, go up'). It comes from the 'ustedes' form of the imperative mood.

Formal Plural Command

To tell a group NOT to go up, you just add 'no' in front: '¡No suban aquí!' (Don't go up here!).

Negative Commands

Even though it's a command form, you often hear '¡Que suban los precios!' (Let the prices rise!) which is a way of expressing a wish or hope.

Using 'Suban' for Price Increase

Very common when giving formal instructions or making polite requests to a group of people.

Using the Wrong Mood

This form of 'suban' is used after certain phrases (like 'dudar que' or 'es necesario que') that express uncertainty, desire, or emotion about an action carried out by 'ellos' or 'ustedes'.

The Subjunctive Trigger

For '-ir' verbs like 'subir,' the special verb form ('suban') uses the vowel sound normally found in '-ar' verbs (the 'a'), which is a key pattern for the present subjunctive.

Opposite Vowel Rule

Commonly used in complex sentences to express wishes, doubts, or necessity related to a group's action.

Comprehensive guide to the Spanish word 'suban,' covering its use as a formal plural command ('Go up!') and its function in the present subjunctive mood ('that they rise'). Includes full conjugation of the verb 'subir.'

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

Practice Conjugations