conformar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
conformar — to form
The present subjunctive of conformar (conforme, conformes, conformemos, conformen, conforméis) follows expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty.
conformar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use this tense after phrases like 'Espero que...' (I hope that...), 'Dudo que...' (I doubt that...), 'Quiero que...' (I want that...). For example, 'Espero que conformes tu propia opinión' (I hope you form your own opinion) or 'Dudo que conformen el comité a tiempo' (I doubt they will form the committee on time).
Notes on conformar in the Present Subjunctive
Conformar is regular in the present subjunctive. The stem is 'conforme-' for all persons except nosotros and vosotros, where it is 'conformemos-' and 'conforméis-' respectively.
Example Sentences
Espero que conformes un buen equipo.
I hope you form a good team.
tú
Quiero que usted conforme su propia identidad.
I want you to form your own identity.
Ojalá conformemos una buena amistad.
Hopefully, we form a good friendship.
nosotros
No creo que ellos conformen la mayoría.
I don't think they will form the majority.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Es importante que conforméis vuestros propios criterios.
It's important that you all form your own criteria.
vosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the present subjunctive.
Correct: After 'espero que', 'dudo que', etc., use 'conforme' or 'conformes', not 'conforma' or 'conformas'.
Why: The subjunctive mood is triggered by these specific introductory phrases indicating desire, doubt, or emotion.
Mistake: Incorrect 'vosotros' form.
Correct: The 'vosotros' present subjunctive is 'conforméis'.
Why: It follows the pattern of regular -ar verbs in the present subjunctive.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: conformo
The present indicative of conformar is regular: conformo, conformas, conforma, conformamos, conformáis, conforman.
Preterite
yo: conformé
The preterite of conformar is regular: conformé, conformaste, conformó, conformamos, conformasteis, conformaron.
Imperfect
yo: conformaba
The imperfect of conformar is regular: conformaba, conformabas, conformaba, conformábamos, conformabais, conformaban.
Future
yo: conformaré
The future tense of conformar is regular: conformaré, conformarás, conformará, conformaremos, conformaréis, conformarán.
Conditional
yo: conformaría
The conditional of conformar is regular: conformaría, conformarías, conformaría, conformaríamos, conformaríais, conformarían.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: conformara
The imperfect subjunctive of conformar (conformara/conformase) expresses past hypotheticals, wishes, or doubts.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: conforma
Use the imperative of conformar for direct commands: ¡conforma!, ¡conforme!, ¡conformemos!, ¡conformen!, ¡conformad!
Negative Imperative
yo: no conformes
Use the negative imperative of conformar with 'no' and the present subjunctive: ¡no conformes!, ¡no conforme!, ¡no conformemos!, ¡no conformen!, ¡no conforméis!