corresponder Present Subjunctive Conjugation
corresponder — to return (feelings)
The present subjunctive of corresponder is regular: corresponda, correspondas, corresponda, correspondamos, correspondáis, correspondan.
corresponder Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use the subjunctive when expressing hopes, doubts, or requirements about someone returning feelings or fulfilling a duty.
Notes on corresponder in the Present Subjunctive
Corresponder is regular in the subjunctive. It follows the rule of taking the 'yo' form (correspondo), dropping the 'o', and adding -a endings.
Example Sentences
Espero que ella te corresponda.
I hope that she returns your feelings.
él/ella/usted
Es necesario que nosotros correspondamos a su ayuda.
It is necessary that we reciprocate their help.
nosotros
No creo que ellos correspondan a nuestro afecto.
I don't think they return our affection.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: correspondes (in a subjunctive context)
Correct: correspondas
Why: After phrases of doubt or emotion like 'Dudo que...', you must switch to the -a ending for -er verbs.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: correspondo
Corresponder is regular in the present: correspondo, correspondes, corresponde, correspondemos, correspondéis, corresponden.
Preterite
yo: correspondí
The preterite of corresponder is regular: correspondí, correspondiste, correspondió, correspondimos, correspondisteis, correspondieron.
Imperfect
yo: correspondía
Corresponder is regular in the imperfect: correspondía, correspondías, correspondía, correspondíamos, correspondíais, correspondían.
Future
yo: corresponderé
The future of corresponder is regular: corresponderé, corresponderás, corresponderá, corresponderemos, corresponderéis, corresponderán.
Conditional
yo: correspondería
The conditional of corresponder is regular: correspondería, corresponderías, correspondería, corresponderíamos, corresponderíais, corresponderían.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: correspondiera
The imperfect subjunctive of corresponder is regular: correspondiera, correspondieras, correspondiera, correspondiéramos, correspondierais, correspondieran.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: corresponde
The affirmative imperative of corresponder uses regular forms: corresponde, corresponda, correspondamos, corresponded, correspondan.
Negative Imperative
yo: no correspondas
The negative imperative of corresponder uses present subjunctive forms: no correspondas, no corresponda, no correspondamos, no correspondáis, no correspondan.