sostener — Subjunctive (Subjuntivo)
to sustain, to hold up, to maintain
The subjunctive conjugation of sostener (irregular go-verb-irregular-stem, ranked #2405). 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 | sostenga * |
| tú | sostengas * |
| él/ella/Ud. | sostenga * |
| nosotros | sostengamos * |
| vosotros | sostengáis * |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | sostengan * |
* Red forms deviate from the regular -er subjunctive pattern.
Example sentence
Espero que tú sostengas.
I hope that you sustain, to hold up, to maintain.
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