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deformar Present Subjunctive Conjugation

deformarto deform

B1regular -ar★★★
Quick answer:

The present subjunctive of deformar is used for wishes, doubts, and emotions: deforme, deformes, deforme, deformemos, deforméis, deformen.

deformar Present Subjunctive Forms

yodeforme
deformes
él/ella/usteddeforme
nosotrosdeformemos
vosotrosdeforméis
ellos/ellas/ustedesdeformen

When to Use the Present Subjunctive

Use the present subjunctive after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty. For 'deformar,' you might say 'I hope they don't deform the painting' ('Espero que no deformen la pintura').

Notes on deformar in the Present Subjunctive

Deformar is regular in the present subjunctive. It follows the pattern of changing the '-ar' ending to '-e' for yo, tú, él/ella/usted, and ellos/ellas/ustedes, and to '-emos' and '-éis' for nosotros and vosotros.

Example Sentences

  • Espero que no deformes el molde.

    I hope you don't deform the mold.

  • Dudo que el calor deforme el plástico tan rápido.

    I doubt the heat deforms the plastic so quickly.

    él/ella/usted

  • Queremos que deformemos el metal con precisión.

    We want us to deform the metal with precision.

    nosotros

  • No creo que deforméis la figura.

    I don't think you (plural, informal) deform the figure.

    vosotros

  • Es importante que no deformen el resultado final.

    It's important that they don't deform the final result.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of subjunctive: 'Espero que el calor deforma el plástico'.

    Correct: Use the present subjunctive: 'Espero que el calor deforme el plástico'.

    Why: Verbs expressing hope, doubt, or emotion trigger the subjunctive mood.

  • Mistake: Using 'deformar' (infinitive) instead of the subjunctive form.

    Correct: Use the correct subjunctive conjugation: 'Espero que tú no deformes...'.

    Why: After trigger phrases, the verb needs to be conjugated in the subjunctive mood according to the subject.

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