lleguen
“lleguen” means “they arrive” in Spanish (used after verbs of desire, doubt, or necessity (subjunctive)).
they arrive, you (plural formal) arrive
Also: they reach, let them arrive
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Espero que los invitados lleguen pronto.
B1I hope the guests arrive soon.
No creo que las noticias lleguen a tiempo.
B2I don't think the news will arrive on time.
¡Señores, lleguen a la puerta principal inmediatamente!
B1Gentlemen, arrive at the main door immediately! (Formal command)
Cuando lleguen a la cima, verán el mar.
B2When they reach the summit, they will see the sea.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Which sentence correctly uses 'lleguen' as a formal command?
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The verb *llegar* comes from the Vulgar Latin *plicare*, meaning 'to fold,' 'to bend,' or 'to arrive at a destination.' Over time, the meaning evolved from physically bending or linking oneself to a place, to simply reaching that place.
First recorded: 10th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'lleguen' sometimes mean 'they arrive' and sometimes 'you arrive'?
'Lleguen' is the third-person plural form. In Spanish, this form is used for: 1) 'ellos' (they) and 'ellas' (they, feminine), and 2) 'ustedes' (the formal way to say 'you' to a group). The context always tells you which group is being addressed.
Is 'lleguen' a regular or irregular verb form?
It is considered a regular verb based on its ending pattern (-ar), but the spelling changes from 'g' to 'gu' in certain forms (like the preterite 'yo' form: 'llegué') to keep the hard 'g' sound. Since the present subjunctive is formed regularly from the 'yo' form of the present indicative ('llego'), the 'gu' is already present, making 'lleguen' structurally regular.