mantener — Subjunctive (Subjuntivo)
to maintain / to keep
The subjunctive conjugation of mantener (irregular go-verb + stem-changing, ranked #58). 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 | mantenga * |
| tú | mantengas * |
| él/ella/Ud. | mantenga * |
| nosotros | mantengamos * |
| vosotros | mantengáis * |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | mantengan * |
* Red forms deviate from the regular -er subjunctive pattern.
Example sentence
Quiero que tú mantengas más.
I want you to maintain more.
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