-ar verb irregular · o>ue stem-change Advanced

esforzarse — Subjunctive (Subjuntivo)

to make an effort

The subjunctive conjugation of esforzarse (irregular o>ue stem-change, ranked #2180). 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 me esfuerce *
te esfuerces *
él/ella/Ud. se esfuerce *
nosotros nos esforcemos *
vosotros os esforcéis *
ellos/ellas/Uds. se esfuercen *

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

Example sentence

Espero que tú te esfuerces.

I hope that you make an effort.

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