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actuar Present Subjunctive Conjugation

actuarto act

A2regular (with accent shift) -ar★★★★★
Quick answer:

The present subjunctive of actuar mirrors the present indicative accent shift: actúe, actúes, actúe, actuemos, actuéis, actúen.

actuar Present Subjunctive Forms

yoactúe
actúes
él/ella/ustedactúe
nosotrosactuemos
vosotrosactuéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesactúen

When to Use the Present Subjunctive

Use the subjunctive to express a wish or doubt about how someone behaves or performs.

Notes on actuar in the Present Subjunctive

Like the present indicative, the 'u' takes an accent in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.

Example Sentences

  • Espero que ella actúe pronto.

    I hope she acts soon.

    él/ella/usted

  • Es importante que actúes con calma.

    It's important that you act with calm.

  • Dudo que ellos actúen hoy.

    I doubt they will perform today.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Writing 'actue' without the accent.

    Correct: actúe

    Why: The accent on the 'u' is necessary to maintain the correct pronunciation/stress.

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