desfilar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
desfilar — to parade
Present subjunctive (desfile) follows expressions of desire, doubt, emotion, and uncertainty.
desfilar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use the present subjunctive after verbs of wishing, hoping, doubting, or when expressing emotions. For 'desfilar', you might say 'Espero que desfiles bien' (I hope you parade well) or 'Dudo que desfilen hoy' (I doubt they will parade today).
Notes on desfilar in the Present Subjunctive
Desfilar is regular in the present subjunctive. The forms are derived from the 'yo' form of the present indicative, dropping the -o and adding opposite endings.
Example Sentences
Quiero que desfiles en la ceremonia.
I want you to parade in the ceremony.
tú
Es importante que todos desfilen con uniforme.
It's important that everyone parades in uniform.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Dudamos que el grupo desfile mañana.
We doubt that the group will parade tomorrow.
él/ella/usted
Esperamos que desfilemos con buen tiempo.
We hope that we parade in good weather.
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the indicative 'desfila' instead of the subjunctive 'desfile' after 'espero que'.
Correct: After 'espero que', you need the subjunctive: 'Espero que desfiles'.
Why: Expressions of hope, desire, and doubt trigger the subjunctive mood.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: desfilo
The present tense (desfilo, desfilas, desfila) describes actions happening now or habitual parading.
Preterite
yo: desfilé
The preterite of desfilar is regular: desfilé, desfilaste, desfiló, desfilamos, desfilasteis, desfilaron.
Imperfect
yo: desfilaba
The imperfect of desfilar (desfilaba) describes ongoing or habitual past parades.
Future
yo: desfilaré
The future tense (desfilaré) indicates actions that will happen, or expresses probability.
Conditional
yo: desfilaría
The conditional (desfilaría) is for hypothetical parades ('would parade') or polite requests.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: desfilara
The imperfect subjunctive (desfilara/desfilase) is for past hypotheticals, wishes, or polite requests.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: desfila
Use imperative forms like 'desfila' (tú) and 'desfilen' (ustedes) for direct commands.
Negative Imperative
yo: no desfiles
Negative commands use 'no' plus the present subjunctive, like 'no desfiles' (tú) or 'no desfilen' (ustedes).