abusar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
abusar — to take advantage of
The present subjunctive of abusar (abuse, abuses, abusen) follows expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion.
abusar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
You'll use the present subjunctive of 'abusar' after phrases that express doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty. For example, 'Dudo que abusen de ti' (I doubt they will take advantage of you).
Notes on abusar in the Present Subjunctive
Abusar is regular in the present subjunctive. The stem 'abuse-' is formed, and the standard -ar endings for the subjunctive are applied: abuse, abuses, abuse, abusemos, abuséis, abusen.
Example Sentences
Espero que no abuses de tu libertad.
I hope you don't take advantage of your freedom.
tú
Temo que abusen de su poder.
I fear they will take advantage of their power.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
No creo que abuse de la situación.
I don't think he takes advantage of the situation.
él/ella/usted
Es importante que no abusemos de los recursos.
It's important that we don't overuse the resources.
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the present subjunctive.
Correct: After verbs of doubt or desire, use the subjunctive: 'Dudo que abusen', not 'Dudo que abusan'.
Why: Certain trigger phrases in Spanish require the subjunctive mood to express uncertainty or subjectivity.
Mistake: Forgetting the 'no' in negative subjunctive clauses.
Correct: Ensure 'no' precedes the verb when negating: 'No creo que abuse'.
Why: The negation needs to be clearly attached to the verb in the subjunctive clause.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: abuso
The present tense of abusar (abuso, abusas, abusa) describes current or habitual actions of taking advantage.
Preterite
yo: abusé
The preterite of abusar (abusé, abusaste, abusó) marks completed actions of taking advantage in the past.
Imperfect
yo: abusaba
The imperfect of abusar (abusaba, abusabas) describes habitual or ongoing past actions of taking advantage.
Future
yo: abusaré
The future tense of abusar (abusaré, abusarás) indicates actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: abusaría
The conditional of abusar (abusaría, abusarías) expresses 'would' actions or polite requests.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: abusara
The imperfect subjunctive of abusar (e.g., abusara, abusaras) is used for past hypotheticals or wishes.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: abusa
Use 'abusa' (tú) and 'abuse' (usted/ustedes) for direct commands with abusar.
Negative Imperative
yo: no abuses
Negative commands with 'abusar' use the present subjunctive with 'no', like 'no abuses'.