-ar verb irregular · spelling-change -gar Advanced

castigar — Subjunctive (Subjuntivo)

to punish

The subjunctive conjugation of castigar (irregular spelling-change -gar, ranked #320). 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 castigue *
castigues *
él/ella/Ud. castigue *
nosotros castiguemos *
vosotros castiguéis *
ellos/ellas/Uds. castiguen *

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

Example sentence

Quiero que tú castigues más.

I want you to punish more.

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