-ir verb irregular · spelling-change -cer/cir Advanced

exigir — Subjunctive (Subjuntivo)

to demand / to require

The subjunctive conjugation of exigir (irregular spelling-change -cer/cir, ranked #323). 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 exija *
exijas *
él/ella/Ud. exija *
nosotros exijamos *
vosotros exijáis *
ellos/ellas/Uds. exijan *

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

Example sentence

Quiero que tú exijas más.

I want you to demand more.

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