contar — Subjunctive (Subjuntivo)
to count / to tell (a story)
The subjunctive conjugation of contar (irregular stem-changing o>ue, ranked #35). Used in clauses expressing wishes, doubt, emotion, or uncertainty — typically after que. Triggers: querer, esperar, dudar, ojalá.
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Practice for free ↗ | Pronoun | Subjunctive conjugation |
|---|---|
| yo | cuente * |
| tú | cuentes * |
| él/ella/Ud. | cuente * |
| nosotros | contemos |
| vosotros | contéis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | cuenten * |
* Red forms deviate from the regular -ar subjunctive pattern.
Example sentence
Quiero que tú cuentes más.
I want you to count more.
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