vencer Present Subjunctive Conjugation
vencer — defeat
The present subjunctive uses a 'z' in all forms: venza, venzas, venza...
vencer Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use after expressions of doubt, desire, or commands (e.g., 'Espero que venzas' - I hope you win).
Notes on vencer in the Present Subjunctive
Because the subjunctive endings start with 'a', the 'c' changes to 'z' in every single form to maintain the soft 's' sound.
Example Sentences
Espero que venzas tus miedos.
I hope you overcome your fears.
tú
Es necesario que venzamos el plazo.
It is necessary that we beat the deadline.
nosotros
Dudo que ellos venzan fácilmente.
I doubt they will win easily.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Writing 'venca'.
Correct: venza
Why: In Spanish, 'ca' sounds like 'ka'. You must use the 'z' to keep the sound consistent with 'vencer'.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: venzo
Vencer is regular except for a spelling change in the 'yo' form: venzo.
Preterite
yo: vencí
The preterite of vencer is regular and marks a definitive victory or the exact moment something expired.
Imperfect
yo: vencía
The imperfect is regular (vencía) and describes ongoing victories or states of expiration in the past.
Future
yo: venceré
The future of vencer is fully regular: venceré, vencerás, vencerá...
Conditional
yo: vencería
The conditional uses the full infinitive: vencería, vencerías, vencería...
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: venciera
The imperfect subjunctive is regular: venciera, vencieras, venciera...
Affirmative Imperative
yo: vence
Use the imperative to command someone to win or overcome something.
Negative Imperative
yo: no venzas
Negative commands always use the 'z' spelling: no venzas, no venza...