atorar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
atorar — to clog
The present subjunctive of atorar (atore, atores, atoremos, atoréis, atoren) expresses wishes, doubts, or emotions.
atorar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
This tense pops up after expressions of desire, doubt, emotion, or uncertainty. Think phrases like 'I want you to...', 'It's unlikely that...', or 'I'm happy that...'. For 'atorar,' you might say 'I hope the drain doesn't clog' or 'It's strange that he clogs everything.'
Notes on atorar in the Present Subjunctive
Atorar is regular in the present subjunctive. The stem changes from 'ator-' to 'atore-' for all forms except nosotros and vosotros.
Example Sentences
Espero que no atores el inodoro.
I hope you don't clog the toilet.
tú
Dudo que ellos atoren la entrada a propósito.
I doubt they are clogging the entrance on purpose.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Quiero que usted atore la llamada importante.
I want you to put the important call on hold.
No creemos que esto atore el sistema.
We don't believe this is clogging the system.
él/ella/usted
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the indicative instead of the subjunctive after doubt or emotion.
Correct: After expressions of doubt ('dudo que') or emotion ('me alegra que'), use the subjunctive: 'Dudo que atore.'
Why: The subjunctive mood is required to express uncertainty or subjective feelings.
Mistake: Confusing the 'yo' form 'atore' with the 'usted' form 'atore'.
Correct: Both 'yo' and 'usted' use 'atore' in the present subjunctive. Context clarifies who is acting.
Why: This is a common feature of regular -ar verbs in the present subjunctive.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: atoro
The present tense of atorar (atoro, atoras, atora, atoramos, atoráis, atoran) describes current or habitual actions.
Preterite
yo: atoré
The preterite of atorar (atoré, atoraste, atoró, atoramos, atorasteis, atoraron) describes completed actions in the past.
Imperfect
yo: atoraba
The imperfect of atorar (atoraba, atorabas, atoraba, atorábamos, atorabais, atoraban) describes ongoing or habitual past actions.
Future
yo: atoraré
The future tense of atorar (atoraré, atorarás, atorará, atoraremos, atoraréis, atorarán) indicates actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: atoraría
The conditional of atorar (atoraría, atorarías, atoraría, atoraríamos, atoraríais, atorarían) expresses 'would' or polite suggestions.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: atorara
The imperfect subjunctive of atorar (atorara/atorase) is used for past hypotheticals or polite requests.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: atora
Use the imperative of atorar for direct commands: atora, atore, atoremos, atorad, atoren.
Negative Imperative
yo: no atores
Negative commands use 'no' + present subjunctive: no atore, no atores, no atoremos, no atoréis, no atoren.