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

apretar — Subjunctive (Subjuntivo)

to squeeze, to tighten

The subjunctive conjugation of apretar (irregular stem-changing-e-ie, ranked #518). 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 apriete *
aprietes *
él/ella/Ud. apriete *
nosotros apretemos
vosotros apretéis
ellos/ellas/Uds. aprieten *

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

Example sentence

Espero que tú aprietes.

I hope that you squeeze, to tighten.

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