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carecer Present Subjunctive Conjugation

carecer — to lack

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Quick answer:

The present subjunctive of carecer uses the 'carezc-' stem for all forms: carezca, carezcas, carezca, etc.

carecer Present Subjunctive Forms

yocarezca
túcarezcas
él/ella/ustedcarezca
nosotroscarezcamos
vosotroscarezcáis
ellos/ellas/ustedescarezcan

When to Use the Present Subjunctive

Use this when expressing a wish, doubt, or requirement regarding a lack of something (e.g., 'I hope it doesn't lack quality').

Notes on carecer in the Present Subjunctive

Because the 'yo' form of the present indicative is 'carezco', the entire subjunctive mood adopts the 'zc' spelling.

Example Sentences

  • Espero que el proyecto no carezca de fondos.

    I hope the project doesn't lack funds.

    él/ella/usted

  • Es importante que no carezcáis de entusiasmo.

    It is important that you (plural) do not lack enthusiasm.

    vosotros

  • Dudo que ellos carezcan de talento.

    I doubt that they lack talent.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'careca' instead of 'carezca'.

    Correct: The correct form is 'carezca'.

    Why: Subjunctive stems are derived from the 'yo' form of the present indicative, which is 'carezco'.

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Related Tenses

Present

yo: carezco

The present of carecer is irregular in the 'yo' form (carezco), but regular elsewhere.

Preterite

yo: carecí

Imperfect

yo: carecía

The imperfect of carecer is regular: carecía, carecías, carecía, carecíamos, carecíais, carecían.

Future

yo: careceré

The future of carecer is regular: careceré, carecerás, carecerá, careceremos, careceréis, carecerán.

Conditional

yo: carecería

The conditional of carecer is regular: carecería, carecerías, carecería, careceríamos, careceríais, carecerían.

Imperfect Subjunctive

yo: careciera

The imperfect subjunctive of carecer uses the 'carecie-' stem: careciera, carecieras, careciera, etc.

Affirmative Imperative

yo: carece

The imperative of carecer uses 'carece' (tú) and 'carezca' (usted/ustedes).

Negative Imperative

yo: no carezcas

The negative imperative of carecer always uses the 'carezc-' stem: no carezcas, no carezca, etc.