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merecer — Subjunctive (Subjuntivo)

to deserve

The subjunctive conjugation of merecer (irregular yo-go-zco, ranked #2242). 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 merezca *
merezcas *
él/ella/Ud. merezca *
nosotros merezcamos *
vosotros merezcáis *
ellos/ellas/Uds. merezcan *

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

Example sentence

Espero que tú merezcas.

I hope that you deserve.

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