-ar verb irregular · spelling-change -gar Advanced

obligar — Subjunctive (Subjuntivo)

to oblige / to force

The subjunctive conjugation of obligar (irregular spelling-change -gar, ranked #322). 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 obligue *
obligues *
él/ella/Ud. obligue *
nosotros obliguemos *
vosotros obliguéis *
ellos/ellas/Uds. obliguen *

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

Example sentence

Quiero que tú obligues más.

I want you to oblige more.

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