constatar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
constatar — to verify
The present subjunctive of constata is regular: constate, constates, constatemos, constaten, constatéis.
constatar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use this tense after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty, or in negative sentences. For 'constatar,' you might say 'Dudo que constates la verdad' (I doubt you verify the truth) or 'Es importante que constates los hechos' (It's important that you verify the facts).
Notes on constatar in the Present Subjunctive
Constatar is regular in the present subjunctive, following the standard pattern for -ar verbs.
Example Sentences
Espero que constates la información pronto.
I hope you verify the information soon.
tú
Quiero que constaten los detalles.
I want them to verify the details.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
No creo que constaten el error.
I don't think they will verify the error.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Es necesario que constates la fuente.
It's necessary that you verify the source.
tú
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the present subjunctive.
Correct: After 'dudo que' or 'espero que', use 'constates', not 'constatas'.
Why: Certain phrases trigger the subjunctive mood, requiring these specific verb forms.
Mistake: Confusing 'constate' (él/ella/usted/yo) with 'constates' (tú).
Correct: Remember 'constates' is for 'tú' and 'constate' is for 'él/ella/usted/yo'.
Why: These are distinct forms within the present subjunctive.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: constato
The present indicative of constata is regular: constato, constatas, constata, constatamos, constatais, constatan.
Preterite
yo: constaté
The preterite of constata is regular: constaté, constataste, constató, constatamos, constatasteis, constataron.
Imperfect
yo: constataba
The imperfect of constata is regular: constataba, constatabas, constataba, constatábamos, constatabais, constataban.
Future
yo: constataré
The future of constata is regular: constataré, constatarás, constatará, constataremos, constataréis, constatarán.
Conditional
yo: constataría
The conditional of constata is regular: constataría, constatarías, constataría, constataríamos, constataríais, constatarían.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: constatara
The imperfect subjunctive of constata uses -ra or -se endings: constatara, constataras, constatase, constatáramos, etc.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: constata
The imperative of constata is regular: constata, constate, constatad, constatemos, constaten.
Negative Imperative
yo: no constates
Negative commands for constata use the present subjunctive: no constates, no constate, no constatemos, no constaten, no constatéis.