-er verb irregular · spelling-change-c-zc Advanced

carecer — Subjunctive (Subjuntivo)

to lack, to be without

The subjunctive conjugation of carecer (irregular spelling-change-c-zc, ranked #2051). 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 carezca *
carezcas *
él/ella/Ud. carezca *
nosotros carezcamos *
vosotros carezcáis *
ellos/ellas/Uds. carezcan *

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

Example sentence

Espero que tú carezcas.

I hope that you lack, to be without.

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