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comenzar — Subjunctive (Subjuntivo)

to begin / to start

The subjunctive conjugation of comenzar (irregular stem-changing e>ie, ranked #54). 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 comience *
comiences *
él/ella/Ud. comience *
nosotros comencemos *
vosotros comencéis *
ellos/ellas/Uds. comiencen *

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

Example sentence

Quiero que tú comiences más.

I want you to begin more.

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