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apostar Present Subjunctive Conjugation

apostarto bet

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Quick answer:

The present subjunctive follows the 'o > ue' stem change: apueste, apuestes, apueste, apostemos, apostéis, apuesten.

apostar Present Subjunctive Forms

yoapueste
apuestes
él/ella/ustedapueste
nosotrosapostemos
vosotrosapostéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesapuesten

When to Use the Present Subjunctive

Use this tense after expressions of doubt, desire, or recommendation (e.g., 'I want you to bet' or 'It's possible they bet').

Notes on apostar in the Present Subjunctive

The stem change (o > ue) occurs in all forms except nosotros and vosotros, just like the present indicative.

Example Sentences

  • No quiero que apuestes tanto dinero.

    I don't want you to bet so much money.

  • Espero que ellos apuesten por nuestra idea.

    I hope they bet on (support) our idea.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • Dudo que nosotros apostemos hoy.

    I doubt that we will bet today.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'apostes' instead of 'apuestes'.

    Correct: The correct form is apuestes.

    Why: The subjunctive inherits the stem change from the present indicative 'yo' form.

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