apoderar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
apoderar — to empower
The present subjunctive of apoderar (apodere, apoderes, etc.) is used after expressions of desire, doubt, emotion, and uncertainty.
apoderar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use the present subjunctive when talking about wishes, hopes, doubts, emotions, or impersonal expressions related to empowering someone or something. For example, 'Espero que me apoderes' (I hope you empower me) or 'Dudo que se apoderen del control' (I doubt they will take control).
Notes on apoderar in the Present Subjunctive
Apoderar is regular in the present subjunctive. The forms are derived from the 'yo' form of the present indicative ('apodero') by changing the '-o' ending and adding the appropriate subjunctive endings.
Example Sentences
Espero que el curso te apodere más.
I hope the course empowers you more.
tú
Queremos que ellos apoderen a la comunidad.
We want them to empower the community.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Es importante que nos apoderemos de nuestras decisiones.
It's important that we empower ourselves to make our decisions.
nosotros
Tal vez ella apodere el movimiento.
Maybe she will empower the movement.
él/ella/usted
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the present subjunctive.
Correct: Use 'apodere', 'apoderes', 'apoderemos', etc., after verbs expressing desire, doubt, emotion, or impersonal statements.
Why: Certain trigger phrases and conjunctions (like 'que') necessitate the subjunctive mood to express non-factual or subjective ideas.
Mistake: Confusing 'apodere' (subjunctive) with 'apoderó' (preterite).
Correct: Pay attention to the accent mark and the ending. 'Apodere' is present subjunctive, 'apoderó' is preterite indicative.
Why: These are distinct forms with different meanings and uses.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: apodero
The present tense of apoderar (apadero, apoderas, apodera...) describes current or habitual actions of empowering or taking control.
Preterite
yo: apoderé
The preterite of apoderar (apoderé, apoderaste, apoderó...) describes completed past actions of taking control or empowering.
Imperfect
yo: apoderaba
The imperfect of apoderar (apoderaba, apoderabas, apoderaba...) describes past habits, ongoing actions, or background settings of empowering or taking control.
Future
yo: apoderaré
The future tense of apoderar (apoderaré, apoderarás, apoderará...) indicates future actions of empowering or taking control.
Conditional
yo: apoderaría
The conditional of apoderar (apoderaría, apoderarías, apoderaría...) expresses hypothetical empowerment or polite suggestions.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: apoderara
The imperfect subjunctive of apoderar (apoderara/apoderase) expresses past wishes, doubts, or hypothetical situations.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: apodera
Use the imperative of apoderar for direct commands like 'empower!' or 'let's empower!'.
Negative Imperative
yo: no apoderes
Use 'no' + present subjunctive for negative commands with apoderar, like 'don't empower!'.