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descubrir Present Subjunctive Conjugation

descubrirto discover

A2regular (-ir) with an irregular past participle -ir★★★★★
Quick answer:

The present subjunctive of descubrir is regular: descubra, descubras, descubra, descubramos, descubráis, descubran.

descubrir Present Subjunctive Forms

yodescubra
descubras
él/ella/usteddescubra
nosotrosdescubramos
vosotrosdescubráis
ellos/ellas/ustedesdescubran

When to Use the Present Subjunctive

Use this when expressing a wish, doubt, or hope that someone finds something out, or after phrases like 'espero que' or 'es posible que'.

Notes on descubrir in the Present Subjunctive

Descubrir is completely regular in the present subjunctive, following the standard -ir verb pattern of using 'a' endings.

Example Sentences

  • Espero que descubras la verdad pronto.

    I hope you discover the truth soon.

  • Dudo que ellos descubran el secreto.

    I doubt that they will discover the secret.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • Es importante que descubramos el origen del problema.

    It is important that we discover the origin of the problem.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'descubra' for the 'yo' form in indicative.

    Correct: The present subjunctive 'descubra' is for 'yo' and 'él/ella', but the indicative is 'descubro'.

    Why: Learners often mix up the vowel endings between indicative (-o) and subjunctive (-a).

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