-er verb irregular · spelling-change -cer/cir Intermediate

proteger — Subjunctive (Subjuntivo)

to protect

The subjunctive conjugation of proteger (irregular spelling-change -cer/cir, ranked #144). 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 proteja *
protejas *
él/ella/Ud. proteja *
nosotros protejamos *
vosotros protejáis *
ellos/ellas/Uds. protejan *

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

Example sentence

Quiero que tú protejas más.

I want you to protect more.

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