denominar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
denominar — to name
Wishes, doubts, emotions about present/future: denomine, denomines, denomine, denominemos, denominen, denominéis.
denominar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use the present subjunctive after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty, or when talking about something uncertain in the present or future. For 'denominar', it's when you want someone else to name something, or when you're unsure about a name.
Notes on denominar in the Present Subjunctive
Denominar is regular in the present subjunctive. The forms are derived from the 'yo' form of the present indicative ('denomino'), dropping the -o and adding the opposite vowel endings (-e for -ar verbs).
Example Sentences
Quiero que tú denomines tu ensayo con un título impactante.
I want you to name your essay with an impactful title.
tú
Es importante que él denomine el proyecto claramente.
It's important that he names the project clearly.
él/ella/usted
Dudo que ellos denominen la nueva empresa con éxito.
I doubt they will name the new company successfully.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Esperamos que nosotros denominemos esta iniciativa 'Puente al Futuro'.
We hope that we name this initiative 'Bridge to the Future'.
nosotros
No creo que vosotros denominéis el problema de la forma correcta.
I don't think you (plural, informal) will name the problem in the correct way.
vosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the present subjunctive.
Correct: Use 'denomines' instead of 'denominas' after verbs like 'querer que'.
Why: Certain verbs and expressions trigger the subjunctive mood when the subject changes or when expressing subjectivity.
Mistake: Forgetting the 'que'.
Correct: Ensure 'que' connects the main clause to the subjunctive clause (e.g., 'Quiero que...').
Why: The conjunction 'que' is usually required to link the two clauses when the subject changes.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: denomino
Naming now or habitually: denomino, denominas, denomina, denominamos, denomináis, denominan.
Preterite
yo: denominé
Completed actions: dénomine, dénominas, dénomina, dénominamos, dénominasteis, dénominaron.
Imperfect
yo: denominaba
Past descriptions or habits: denominaba, denominabas, denominaba, denominábamos, denominabais, denominaban.
Future
yo: denominaré
Future actions: denominaré, denominarás, denominará, denominaremos, denominaréis, denominarán.
Conditional
yo: denominaría
Hypotheticals, polite requests: denominaría, denominarías, denominaría, denominaríamos, denominaríais, denominarían.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: denominara
Past hypothetical or desired actions: denominara, denominaras, denominara, denomináramos, denominarais, denominaran.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: denomina
Commands with 'denominar': ¡denomina!, ¡denomine!, ¡denominemos!, ¡denominen!, ¡denominad!
Negative Imperative
yo: no denomines
Negative commands with 'denominar': ¡no domines!, ¡no domine!, ¡no dominemos!, ¡no dominen!, ¡no dominéis!