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esforzar — Subjunctive (Subjuntivo)

to make an effort

The subjunctive conjugation of esforzar (irregular stem-changing-o-ue, ranked #600). 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 esfuerce *
esfuerces *
él/ella/Ud. esfuerce *
nosotros esforcemos *
vosotros esforcéis *
ellos/ellas/Uds. esfuercen *

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

Example sentence

Espero que tú esfuerces.

I hope that you make an effort.

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