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brillar Present Subjunctive Conjugation

brillarto shine

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Quick answer:

The present subjunctive of brillar uses -e endings: brille, brilles, brille, brillemos, brilléis, brillen.

brillar Present Subjunctive Forms

yobrille
brilles
él/ella/ustedbrille
nosotrosbrillemos
vosotrosbrilléis
ellos/ellas/ustedesbrillen

When to Use the Present Subjunctive

Use this mood to express wishes, doubts, or emotions about something shining. For example, 'I hope the sun shines tomorrow'.

Notes on brillar in the Present Subjunctive

Brillar is regular in the present subjunctive, following the standard 'opposite ending' rule for -ar verbs.

Example Sentences

  • Espero que el sol brille mañana.

    I hope the sun shines tomorrow.

    él/ella/usted

  • No creo que las estrellas brillen hoy.

    I don't think the stars are shining today.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • Quiero que tú brilles en tu trabajo.

    I want you to shine in your job.

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'brilla' after 'espero que'.

    Correct: espero que brille

    Why: Expressions of hope or desire require the subjunctive mood.

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