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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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Pronoun Subjunctive conjugation
yo mantenga *
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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