atropellar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
atropellar — to run over
The present subjunctive of atropellar (e.g., 'atropelle') expresses wishes, doubts, or emotions about present/future events.
atropellar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use this when talking about hopes, fears, or uncertainty related to running someone or something over. For example, 'Espero que no nos atropellen.' (I hope they don't run us over.) or 'Dudo que atropelles a propósito.' (I doubt you run (people) over on purpose.).
Notes on atropellar in the Present Subjunctive
Atropellar is regular in the present subjunctive. It follows the pattern of other regular -ar verbs.
Example Sentences
Espero que no atropelles al perro.
I hope you don't run over the dog.
tú
Quiero que atropellemos la meta con fuerza.
I want us to hit the finish line hard.
nosotros
Temo que atropellen el coche.
I fear they will run over the car.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
No creo que él atropelle a nadie.
I don't think he runs anyone over.
él/ella/usted
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the present subjunctive.
Correct: After expressions of doubt or emotion, use the subjunctive: 'Dudo que atropelle', not 'Dudo que atropella'.
Why: Certain trigger phrases in Spanish require the subjunctive mood to express uncertainty, desire, or emotion.
Mistake: Confusing 'yo/él/ella/usted' form with 'tú' form.
Correct: The 'tú' form is 'atropelles', while 'yo/él/ella/usted' is 'atropelle'.
Why: These forms are distinct and crucial for correct conjugation.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: atropello
The present tense of atropellar (e.g., 'atropello') means 'I run over' and is used for current or habitual actions.
Preterite
yo: atropellé
The preterite of atropellar (e.g., 'atropellé') describes a specific, completed action of running over in the past.
Imperfect
yo: atropellaba
The imperfect of atropellar (e.g., 'atropellaba') describes ongoing or habitual past actions of running over.
Future
yo: atropellaré
The future tense of atropellar (e.g., 'atropellaré') indicates actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: atropellaría
The conditional of atropellar (e.g., 'atropellaría') expresses 'would' actions or polite requests.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: atropellara
The imperfect subjunctive of atropellar (e.g., 'atropellara') is used for past hypotheticals or wishes.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: atropella
Use the imperative of atropellar for direct commands like 'atropella' (you, informal) or 'atropellen' (you all, formal).
Negative Imperative
yo: no atropelles
Negative commands for atropellar use the present subjunctive: 'no atropelles' (don't you run over).