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beber Present Subjunctive Conjugation

beberto drink

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Quick answer:

The present subjunctive of beber uses -a endings: beba, bebas, beba, bebamos, bebáis, beban.

beber Present Subjunctive Forms

yobeba
bebas
él/ella/ustedbeba
nosotrosbebamos
vosotrosbebáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesbeban

When to Use the Present Subjunctive

Use this mood when expressing a wish, doubt, or recommendation about what someone drinks, such as a doctor advising a patient to drink more water.

Notes on beber in the Present Subjunctive

Beber is regular in the present subjunctive. It follows the rule of taking the 'yo' form of the present indicative and switching the vowel.

Example Sentences

  • Espero que bebas mucha agua hoy.

    I hope you drink a lot of water today.

  • El médico quiere que él no beba refrescos.

    The doctor wants him not to drink sodas.

    él/ella/usted

  • Es importante que bebamos suficiente líquido.

    It is important that we drink enough liquid.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: bebes (in a subjunctive context)

    Correct: bebas

    Why: Learners often use the indicative when the sentence requires the subjunctive mood.

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