defender — Subjunctive (Subjuntivo)
to defend
The subjunctive conjugation of defender (irregular stem-changing e>ie, ranked #335). 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 | defienda * |
| tú | defiendas * |
| él/ella/Ud. | defienda * |
| nosotros | defendamos |
| vosotros | defendáis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | defiendan * |
* Red forms deviate from the regular -er subjunctive pattern.
Example sentence
Quiero que tú defiendas más.
I want you to defend more.
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