How to Form the Present Perfect Subjunctive for Regular -ir Verbs
The present perfect subjunctive combines the present subjunctive of the auxiliary verb “haber” with the past participle of your main -ir verb. Follow these steps to construct it:
- Create the Past Participle:
- Remove the “-ir” ending from your regular -ir verb.
- Add “-ido” to the stem.
- For example, “vivir” (to live) becomes “vivido” (lived).
- Conjugate “haber” in the Present Subjunctive:
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation of “haber” |
|---|---|
| (que) yo | haya |
| (que) tú | hayas |
| (que) él/ella/usted | haya |
| (que) nosotros/as | hayamos |
| (que) ellos/ellas/ustedes | hayan |
- Combine “haber” with the Past Participle:
- Example: “vivir” (to live)
- (que) yo haya vivido
- (que) tú hayas vivido
- (que) él/ella/usted haya vivido
- (que) nosotros/as hayamos vivido
- (que) ellos/ellas/ustedes hayan vivido
When to Use the Present Perfect Subjunctive
The present perfect subjunctive adds nuance to your Spanish expression. Use it to convey:
- Doubt or Uncertainty: “Dudo que hayan terminado el proyecto.” (I doubt they have finished the project.)
- Emotions or Subjective Judgments: “Me alegro de que hayas aprobado el examen.” (I’m glad you passed the exam.)
- Hypothetical Situations in the Past: “Si hubieras dormido más, te sentirías mejor.” (If you had slept more, you would feel better.)
- Following Certain Conjunctions or Expressions: Often used after phrases like “espero que” (I hope that), “no creo que” (I don’t believe that), and “es posible que” (it’s possible that).
Examples with Common Regular -ir Verbs
- escribir (to write): “Es posible que haya escrito la carta.” (It’s possible that I have written the letter.)
- partir (to leave): “Dudo que ellos hayan partido ya.” (I doubt that they have left already.)
- abrir (to open): “Espero que hayas abierto la ventana.” (I hope that you have opened the window.)
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Synonyms:
- English: Regular -IR Present Perfect Subjunctive Verbs
- Spanish: Verbos Regulares en -IR en Pretérito Perfecto de Subjuntivo, Pretérito Perfecto del Subjuntivo, Presente Perfecto de Subjuntivo, Antepresente de Subjuntivo, Perfecto de Subjuntivo