-ar verb irregular · stem-changing-e-ie Advanced

alentar — Subjunctive (Subjuntivo)

to encourage

The subjunctive conjugation of alentar (irregular stem-changing-e-ie, ranked #745). Used in clauses expressing wishes, doubt, emotion, or uncertainty — typically after que. Triggers: querer, esperar, dudar, ojalá.

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Pronoun Subjunctive conjugation
yo aliente *
alientes *
él/ella/Ud. aliente *
nosotros alentemos
vosotros alentéis
ellos/ellas/Uds. alienten *

* Red forms deviate from the regular -ar subjunctive pattern.

Example sentence

Espero que tú alientes.

I hope that you encourage.

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