abundar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
abundar — to be plentiful
Use present subjunctive forms like 'abunde' or 'abunden' after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty.
abundar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
The present subjunctive is used when the main clause expresses doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty about the action in the subordinate clause. For 'abundar,' it's often about wishing or doubting that something will be plentiful.
Notes on abundar in the Present Subjunctive
Abundar is regular in the present subjunctive.
Example Sentences
Espero que el agua abunde en la sequía.
I hope water is plentiful during the drought.
él/ella/usted
Dudo que las soluciones abunden.
I doubt solutions will be plentiful.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Me alegra que la comida abunde en tu casa.
I'm happy that food is plentiful in your house.
él/ella/usted
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the subjunctive.
Correct: Use 'abunde' after 'espero que', not 'abunda'.
Why: Expressions of hope or doubt trigger the subjunctive mood.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: abundo
The present tense 'abundo', 'abundas', 'abunda', 'abundamos', 'abundáis', 'abundan' describes current abundance or general truths.
Preterite
yo: abundé
The preterite of abundar is regular: abundé, abundaste, abundó, abundamos, abundasteis, abundaron.
Imperfect
yo: abundaba
The imperfect 'abundaba', 'abundabas', etc., describes ongoing or habitual abundance in the past.
Future
yo: abundaré
The future tense 'abundaré', 'abundarás', etc., predicts or expresses probability of future abundance.
Conditional
yo: abundaría
The conditional 'abundaría', 'abundarías', etc., expresses hypothetical abundance or polite suggestions.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: abundara
Use imperfect subjunctive forms like 'abundara' or 'abundáramos' for past hypothetical or uncertain situations.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: abunda
Use imperative forms like 'abunda' (tú) or 'abunden' (ustedes) for direct commands.
Negative Imperative
yo: no abundes
Negative commands use 'no' plus the present subjunctive, like 'no abundes' (tú) or 'no abunden' (ustedes).