cometer Present Subjunctive Conjugation
cometer — to commit
The present subjunctive of cometer (cometa, cometas, etc.) is used for wishes, doubts, emotions, and uncertainty.
cometer Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use the present subjunctive of 'cometer' after expressions of desire, doubt, emotion, or uncertainty. It's also used in negative commands and certain clauses starting with 'que'. Think of it for when you want someone *to* commit something, or you're unsure if they *will* commit it.
Notes on cometer in the Present Subjunctive
'Cometer' is regular in the present tense, and this regularity carries over to the present subjunctive. The stem is 'comet-' and the endings are standard for -er verbs.
Example Sentences
Espero que no cometas ningún error.
I hope you don't make any mistakes.
tú
Dudo que él cometa un acto de maldad.
I doubt that he commits an act of malice.
él/ella/usted
Queremos que ustedes cometan el proyecto con éxito.
We want you all to undertake the project successfully.
Es importante que cometamos nuestras responsabilidades.
It's important that we commit to our responsibilities.
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the present subjunctive.
Correct: After verbs of doubt or emotion like 'dudar' or 'esperar', use the subjunctive: 'Dudo que cometa...' not 'Dudo que comete...'
Why: Certain trigger phrases in Spanish require the subjunctive mood to express uncertainty or subjectivity.
Mistake: Forgetting the 'no' in negative commands.
Correct: Negative commands use the present subjunctive: 'No cometas' (Don't commit).
Why: The negative imperative is formed using 'no' + present subjunctive.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: cometo
The present tense of cometer (cometo, cometes, comete, etc.) describes current or habitual actions.
Preterite
yo: cometí
The preterite of cometer (cometí, cometiste, etc.) indicates completed past actions.
Imperfect
yo: cometía
The imperfect of cometer (cometía, cometías, etc.) describes ongoing or habitual past actions.
Future
yo: cometeré
The future tense of cometer (cometeré, cometerás, etc.) indicates actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: cometería
The conditional of cometer (cometería, cometerías, etc.) expresses hypotheticals ('would commit').
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: cometiera
The imperfect subjunctive of cometer (e.g., cometiera, cometieras) is used for past hypotheticals, wishes, or doubts.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: comete
Comete (tú), cometa (usted), cometamos (nosotros), cometan (ustedes), cometid (vosotros) are the affirmative commands for cometer.
Negative Imperative
yo: no cometas
No cometas (tú), no cometa (usted), no cometamos (nosotros), no cometan (ustedes), no cometáis (vosotros) are the negative commands for cometer.