desenvolver Present Subjunctive Conjugation
desenvolver — to unwrap
The present subjunctive follows the o > ue stem change and uses -a endings.
desenvolver Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use this after expressions of desire, doubt, or suggestions, such as 'I want you to unwrap this'.
Notes on desenvolver in the Present Subjunctive
Like the present indicative, it has a stem change (o > ue) in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.
Example Sentences
Quiero que desenvuelvas tu regalo ahora.
I want you to unwrap your gift now.
tú
Espero que se desenvuelvan bien en el examen.
I hope they handle themselves well in the exam.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Es mejor que nosotros envolvamos y luego desenvolvamos.
It's better that we wrap and then unwrap.
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: desenvolvas
Correct: desenvuelvas
Why: The stem change is mandatory in the tú form of the subjunctive.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: desenvuelvo
Desenvolver follows a stem change (o > ue) in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.
Preterite
yo: desenvolví
Desenvolver is completely regular in the preterite, following the standard -er ending pattern.
Imperfect
yo: desenvolvía
The imperfect of desenvolver is regular: desenvolvía, desenvolvías, desenvolvía, etc.
Future
yo: desenvolveré
The future tense is regular: add -é, -ás, -á, -emos, -éis, -án to the full infinitive.
Conditional
yo: desenvolvería
The conditional uses the full infinitive 'desenvolver' plus endings like -ía, -ías, -ía.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: desenvolviera
Formed from the preterite 'ellos' form: desenvolviera, desenvolvieras, etc.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: desenvuelve
Commands to unwrap: desenvuelve (tú), desenvuelva (usted), desenvolved (vosotros).
Negative Imperative
yo: no desenvuelvas
Negative commands use 'no' + present subjunctive forms.