demandar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
demandar — to sue
The present subjunctive of demandar (demande, demandes, etc.) is used after expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion.
demandar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use the present subjunctive after verbs or expressions that convey doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty. For 'demandar,' you might use it when hoping someone sues, or doubting they will.
Notes on demandar in the Present Subjunctive
Demandar is regular in the present subjunctive. The stem remains 'demand-' and the standard -ar endings are applied.
Example Sentences
Espero que él demande a la compañía.
I hope that he sues the company.
él/ella/usted
Dudo que ustedes demanden por esa razón.
I doubt that you all will sue for that reason.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Te recomiendo que demandes tus derechos.
I recommend that you sue for your rights.
tú
Es importante que demandemos justicia.
It is important that we sue for justice.
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the present subjunctive.
Correct: After expressions of doubt or desire, use the subjunctive: 'Dudo que demanden' (not 'Dudo que demandan').
Why: Certain trigger phrases require the subjunctive mood to express non-factual or subjective ideas.
Mistake: Incorrect stem or ending in the subjunctive form.
Correct: Ensure correct conjugation: 'demande' (yo/él/ella/Ud.), 'demandes' (tú), 'demandemos' (nosotros), 'demanden' (ellos/ellas/Uds.).
Why: Learners might forget the vowel change (e.g., thinking 'demandemos' should be 'demandemos') or misapply indicative endings.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: demando
Demandar is regular in the present: demando, demandas, demanda, demandamos, demandáis, demandan.
Preterite
yo: demandé
Demandar is regular in the preterite: demandé, demandaste, demandó, demandamos, demandasteis, demandaron.
Imperfect
yo: demandaba
Demandar is regular in the imperfect: demandaba, demandabas, demandaba, demandábamos, demandabais, demandaban.
Future
yo: demandaré
The future tense of demandar is regular: demandaré, demandarás, demandará, demandaremos, demandaréis, demandarán.
Conditional
yo: demandaría
The conditional of demandar is regular: demandaría, demandarías, demandaría, demandaríamos, demandaríais, demandarían.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: demandara
The imperfect subjunctive of demandar (demandara/demandase) is used for past hypotheticals or wishes.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: demanda
Demand is a regular -ar verb in the imperative, with forms like demanda (tú) and demandad (vosotros).
Negative Imperative
yo: no demandes
Negative commands for demandar use the present subjunctive: no demandes (tú), no demanden (ustedes).