Mixing Indicative and Subjunctive

When you want to express a desire, a request, or uncertainty about taking care of something, you must use the special verb form 'cuide'. This is called the 'subjunctive' mood. Example: 'Dudo que él cuide bien el coche.' (I doubt that he takes good care of the car.)

Using 'Cuide' for Wishes and Doubt

'Cuide' is the standard way to give a polite, formal command (using Usted) to a single person. This is the same form used in the subjunctive. Example: 'Cuide la puerta.' (Guard the door, please.)

Formal Commands (Usted)

If the sentence has two different people connected by 'que' (that), and the first person expresses a wish, the second verb will usually be in the 'cuide' form (subjunctive). Example: 'Quiero que (él) cuide...'

Easy Subjunctive Rule

Very common. It is an essential form of the verb 'cuidar' (to care for), used frequently in commands, requests, and expressions of desire or doubt.

Learn the meaning and correct usage of the Spanish verb form 'cuide,' which is the present subjunctive and formal imperative of 'cuidar' (to take care of, look after). Includes full conjugation tables and examples.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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