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abastecer Present Subjunctive Conjugation

abastecerto supply

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Quick answer:

The present subjunctive uses the 'abastezc-' stem for all forms: abastezca, abastezcas, etc.

abastecer Present Subjunctive Forms

yoabastezca
abastezcas
él/ella/ustedabastezca
nosotrosabastezcamos
vosotrosabastezcáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesabastezcan

When to Use the Present Subjunctive

Use this when expressing a wish, command, or doubt about whether someone will supply something (e.g., 'I hope they supply enough').

Notes on abastecer in the Present Subjunctive

Because the 'yo' form in the present indicative is 'abastezco', that 'zc' stem carries through every single form of the present subjunctive.

Example Sentences

  • Es importante que ellos abastezcan el hospital pronto.

    It is important that they supply the hospital soon.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • Busco una empresa que abastezca papel reciclado.

    I am looking for a company that supplies recycled paper.

    él/ella/usted

  • Dudo que nos abastezcan a tiempo para el evento.

    I doubt they will supply us in time for the event.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: abasteca

    Correct: abastezca

    Why: The subjunctive is built from the 'yo' form of the present indicative, which includes the 'z'.

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