desconocer Present Subjunctive Conjugation
desconocer — to not know
The present subjunctive uses the 'desconozc-' stem for all forms.
desconocer Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use this when expressing doubt, denial, or emotion regarding someone not knowing something (e.g., 'I hope they don't ignore the rules').
Notes on desconocer in the Present Subjunctive
Because the 'yo' form in the present is 'desconozco', the entire subjunctive carries that 'zc' throughout.
Example Sentences
Dudo que ellos desconozcan la ley.
I doubt that they are unaware of the law.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Espero que no desconocas mis esfuerzos.
I hope you don't ignore my efforts.
tú
Busco a alguien que desconozca el final de la película.
I'm looking for someone who doesn't know the end of the movie.
él/ella/usted
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using 'desconoca' instead of 'desconozca'.
Correct: Always use the 'zc' in the subjunctive.
Why: The subjunctive is derived from the 'yo' form of the present indicative, which is 'desconozco'.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: desconozco
Desconocer is irregular only in the 'yo' form (desconozco), otherwise it follows regular -er patterns.
Preterite
yo: desconocí
Desconocer is regular in the preterite: desconocí, desconociste, desconoció, etc.
Imperfect
yo: desconocía
Desconocer is regular in the imperfect: desconocía, desconocías, desconocía...
Future
yo: desconoceré
The future of desconocer is regular: desconoceré, desconocerás, desconocerá...
Conditional
yo: desconocería
The conditional of desconocer is regular: desconocería, desconocerías, desconocería...
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: desconociera
The imperfect subjunctive uses the 'desconocier-' stem: desconociera, desconocieras...
Affirmative Imperative
yo: desconoce
The imperative uses 'desconoce' (tú) and 'desconozca' (usted).
Negative Imperative
yo: no desconozcas
The negative imperative uses the 'zc' stem: no desconozcas, no desconozca...