debatir Present Subjunctive Conjugation
debatir — to debate
The present subjunctive of debatir (debata) is used for wishes, doubts, and suggestions.
debatir Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
You'll use the present subjunctive after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty, or in negative commands. For example, 'Dudo que debatan el tema' means 'I doubt they will debate the topic'.
Notes on debatir in the Present Subjunctive
Debatir is regular in the present subjunctive. The forms are derived from the 'yo' form of the present indicative ('debato').
Example Sentences
Espero que tú debatas con respeto.
I hope you debate with respect.
tú
Quiero que debatamos nuestras ideas.
I want us to debate our ideas.
nosotros
No creo que él debata mucho en clase.
I don't think he debates much in class.
él/ella/usted
Es importante que ustedes debatan este asunto.
It's important that you all debate this matter.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the present subjunctive.
Correct: After 'dudo que' or 'espero que', use 'debata(n)' not 'debate(n)'.
Why: These trigger phrases require the subjunctive mood.
Mistake: Forgetting the 'no' for negative commands.
Correct: Negative commands require 'no' plus the present subjunctive, e.g., 'No debatas'.
Why: The structure for negative commands is specific.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: debato
The present tense of debatir (debato) describes current or habitual debates.
Preterite
yo: debatí
The preterite of debatir is regular: debatí, debiste, debatió, debatimos, debatisteis, debatieron.
Imperfect
yo: debatía
The imperfect of debatir (debatía) describes ongoing or habitual past debates.
Future
yo: debatiré
The future tense of debatir (debatiré) indicates actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: debatiría
The conditional of debatir (debatiría) expresses 'would' scenarios and polite requests.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: debatiera
The imperfect subjunctive of debatir (debiera/debatiera) expresses past hypotheticals or wishes.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: debate
The imperative of debatir has regular forms for commands: debate, debatamos, debatan, debatid.
Negative Imperative
yo: no debatas
Negative commands for debatir use the present subjunctive: no debatas, no debatamos, no debatan, no debatáis.