argumentar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
argumentar — to argue
Use the present subjunctive (e.g., 'argumente', 'argumentes') after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty.
argumentar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
This tense is essential when expressing wishes, doubts, emotions, or when talking about something uncertain. For example, 'Dudo que él argumente la verdad' (I doubt he's arguing the truth) or 'Quiero que argumentes tus puntos' (I want you to argue your points).
Notes on argumentar in the Present Subjunctive
Argumentar is regular in the present subjunctive. The forms are derived from the 'yo' form of the present indicative ('argumento'), dropping the '-o' and adding the opposite vowel endings (-e, -es, etc.).
Example Sentences
Espero que argumentes tus razones con lógica.
I hope you argue your reasons with logic.
tú
No creemos que ellos argumenten de mala fe.
We don't believe they are arguing in bad faith.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
El profesor pide que argumentemos el porqué de nuestra opinión.
The professor asks that we argue the why of our opinion.
nosotros
Me alegra que usted argumente tan bien.
I'm happy that you argue so well.
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the present subjunctive.
Correct: After verbs of doubt (dudar), desire (querer), emotion (alegrarse), use the subjunctive: 'argumentes', not 'argumentas'.
Why: The subjunctive is triggered by the main clause's expression of subjectivity or uncertainty.
Mistake: Forgetting the subjunctive for impersonal expressions.
Correct: Use subjunctive after phrases like 'Es importante que...', 'Es necesario que...'. Example: 'Es importante que argumentemos'.
Why: Impersonal expressions often signal a need for the subjunctive.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: argumento
The present tense of argumentar is regular: argumento, argumentas, argumenta, argumentamos, argumentáis, argumentan.
Preterite
yo: argumenté
The preterite of argumentar is regular: argumenté, argumentaste, argumentó, argumentamos, argumentasteis, argumentaron.
Imperfect
yo: argumentaba
The imperfect of argumentar is regular: argumentaba, argumentabas, argumentaba, argumentábamos, argumentabais, argumentaban.
Future
yo: argumentaré
The future tense of argumentar is regular: argumentaré, argumentarás, argumentará, argumentaremos, argumentaréis, argumentarán.
Conditional
yo: argumentaría
The conditional of argumentar is regular: argumentaría, argumentarías, argumentaría, argumentaríamos, argumentaríais, argumentarían.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: argumentara
Use the imperfect subjunctive (e.g., 'argumentara', 'argumentase') for past hypotheticals, wishes, or polite requests.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: argumenta
Use the imperative to give direct commands like 'argumenta' (you, informal) or 'argumente' (you, formal).
Negative Imperative
yo: no argumentes
Use negative commands like 'no argumentes' (you, informal) or 'no argumente' (you, formal) by adding 'no' to the present subjunctive.