-ir verb irregular · stem-changing e>i Advanced

despedir — Subjunctive (Subjuntivo)

to fire / to say goodbye

The subjunctive conjugation of despedir (irregular stem-changing e>i, ranked #312). 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 despida *
despidas *
él/ella/Ud. despida *
nosotros despidamos *
vosotros despidáis *
ellos/ellas/Uds. despidan *

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

Example sentence

Quiero que tú despidas más.

I want you to fire more.

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