decretar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
decretar — to decree
The present subjunctive of decretar (decrete, decretes, etc.) expresses wishes, doubts, or emotions about current or future actions.
decretar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use the present subjunctive of decretar when you want, doubt, fear, or feel something about someone else decreeing something, or about decrees in general. It's often triggered by phrases like 'Espero que...' (I hope that...) or 'Dudo que...' (I doubt that...).
Notes on decretar in the Present Subjunctive
Decretar is regular in the present subjunctive. The forms are derived from the 'yo' form of the present indicative ('decreto').
Example Sentences
Espero que el juez decrete justicia.
I hope the judge decrees justice.
él/ella/usted
Dudo que decreten nuevas restricciones.
I doubt they will decree new restrictions.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Quiero que tú decretes tu propio camino.
I want you to decree your own path.
tú
Es importante que decretemos cambios positivos.
It's important that we decree positive changes.
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the subjunctive.
Correct: Use 'decrete' or 'decretes' after expressions of doubt or desire.
Why: Certain phrases and contexts require the subjunctive mood in Spanish, not the indicative.
Mistake: Forgetting the 'que' that often introduces the subjunctive clause.
Correct: Ensure 'que' connects the main clause (e.g., 'Espero') to the subjunctive clause (e.g., 'que decreten').
Why: The 'que' is crucial for linking the two parts of the sentence when the subject changes or a subordinate clause is introduced.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: decreto
The present tense of decretar is regular: decreto, decretas, decreta, decretamos, decretáis, decretan.
Preterite
yo: decreté
The preterite of decretar is regular: decreté, decretaste, decretó, decretamos, decretasteis, decretaron.
Imperfect
yo: decretaba
The imperfect of decretar is regular: decretaba, decretabas, decretaba, decretábamos, decretabais, decretaban.
Future
yo: decretaré
The future of decretar is regular: decretaré, decretarás, decretará, decretaremos, decretaréis, decretarán.
Conditional
yo: decretaría
The conditional of decretar is regular: decretaría, decretarías, decretaría, decretaríamos, decretaríais, decretarían.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: decretara
The imperfect subjunctive of decretar (decretara, decretaras, etc.) is used for past hypotheticals or polite requests.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: decreta
The imperative of decretar is used for direct commands: decreta, decrete, decretemos, decretad, decreten.
Negative Imperative
yo: no decretes
Negative commands use 'no' + present subjunctive forms: no decretes, no decrete, no decretemos, no decretéis, no decreten.