antojarse Present Subjunctive Conjugation
antojarse — to feel like
The present subjunctive of 'antojarse' (like 'me antoje' or 'se antoje') expresses wishes, doubts, or emotions about current or future desires.
antojarse Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use the present subjunctive when you want to express a wish, doubt, emotion, or uncertainty about someone feeling like doing or having something. It's common after phrases like 'Espero que...', 'Dudo que...', 'Quiero que...'. For example, 'Espero que te antojes de postre' (I hope you feel like having dessert).
Notes on antojarse in the Present Subjunctive
'Antojarse' is regular in the present subjunctive. It follows the standard pattern for -ar verbs, with the stem vowel change (e -> ie) seen in many verbs in the present indicative also appearing here (though 'antojarse' doesn't have that stem change in the indicative, it does in the subjunctive: 'antoj-' becomes 'antoj-'). The reflexive pronoun is always needed.
Example Sentences
Espero que te antojes de venir a la fiesta.
I hope you feel like coming to the party.
tú
Dudo que se antoje de estudiar tanto.
I doubt he feels like studying so much.
él/ella/usted
Queremos que nos antijemos de algo divertido.
We want to feel like doing something fun.
nosotros
No creo que se antojen de ir al cine.
I don't think they feel like going to the movies.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the present subjunctive.
Correct: After expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion, use the present subjunctive: 'Espero que te antojes', not 'Espero que te antojas'.
Why: The subjunctive mood is specifically used to convey subjectivity, uncertainty, or desire, which is triggered by the introductory phrase.
Mistake: Forgetting the reflexive pronoun 'se', 'me', 'te', etc.
Correct: Always include the reflexive pronoun: 'que me antoje', 'que te antojes', 'que se antoje'.
Why: The verb 'antojarse' inherently requires a reflexive pronoun to express the idea of a desire arising within someone.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: me antojo
The present tense of 'antojarse' (like 'me antojo' or 'se antoja') expresses current cravings or things one feels like having/doing.
Preterite
yo: me antojé
The preterite of 'antojarse' (like 'me antojé' or 'se antojó') describes a specific past craving or feeling like something.
Imperfect
yo: me antojaba
The imperfect of 'antojarse' (like 'me antojaba' or 'se antojaba') describes habitual or ongoing past cravings or feelings.
Future
yo: me antojaré
The future tense of 'antojarse' (like 'me antojaré' or 'se antojará') predicts or speculates about future cravings.
Conditional
yo: me antojaría
The conditional of 'antojarse' (like 'me antojaría' or 'se antojaría') expresses hypothetical desires or polite suggestions.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: me antojara
The imperfect subjunctive of 'antojarse' (like 'me antojara' or 'se antojara') is used for past hypotheticals or wishes.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: antójate
Use the imperative of 'antojarse' for direct commands like 'antójate' (make yourself want something) or 'antójate' (let yourself crave something).
Negative Imperative
yo: no te antojes
Use 'no te antojes' (don't make yourself want something) or 'no se antoje' (don't let yourself crave something) for negative commands.