mentir — Subjunctive (Subjuntivo)
to lie
The subjunctive conjugation of mentir (irregular stem-changing e>ie, ranked #200). 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 | mienta * |
| tú | mientas * |
| él/ella/Ud. | mienta * |
| nosotros | mintamos * |
| vosotros | mintáis * |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | mientan * |
* Red forms deviate from the regular -ir subjunctive pattern.
Example sentence
Quiero que tú mientas más.
I want you to lie more.
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