anhelar Present Conjugation
anhelar — to long for
The present tense 'anhelo' / 'anhelan' describes current or habitual longing.
anhelar Present Forms
When to Use the Present
Use the present tense for actions happening right now, habitual actions, or general truths about longing. It describes a state of desiring something currently.
Notes on anhelar in the Present
Anhelar is regular in the present tense. All the forms follow the standard -ar verb conjugation pattern.
Example Sentences
Anhelo un poco de paz.
I long for a little peace.
yo
¿Anhelas algo más?
Do you long for something else?
tú
Mis hijos anhelan las vacaciones.
My children long for the holidays.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the subjunctive 'anhele' when the sentence expresses a fact or current state.
Correct: Use 'anhelo' for facts, like 'Yo anhelo la tranquilidad'.
Why: The present indicative is used for factual statements and current realities, while the present subjunctive is for wishes, doubts, etc.
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Related Tenses
Preterite
yo: anhelé
The preterite of anhelar is regular: anhelé, anhelaste, anheló, anhelamos, anhelasteis, anhelaron.
Imperfect
yo: anhelaba
The imperfect 'anhelaba' / 'anhelaban' describes ongoing or habitual longing in the past.
Future
yo: anhelaré
The future tense 'anhelaré' / 'anhelarán' indicates what someone will long for.
Conditional
yo: anhelaría
The conditional 'anhelaría' / 'anhelarían' expresses hypothetical longing ('would long for').
Present Subjunctive
yo: anhele
Use 'anhele' and 'anhelen' after expressions of desire, doubt, or emotion.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: anhelara
The imperfect subjunctive 'anhelara'/'anhelase' is used for past hypotheticals or wishes.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: anhela
Use 'anhela' and 'anhelen' for affirmative commands to 'usted'/'ustedes', and 'anhela' for 'tú'.
Negative Imperative
yo: no anheles
Use 'no anheles' for 'tú' and 'no anhelen' for 'ustedes', following the present subjunctive pattern.