despojar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
despojar — to strip
The present subjunctive of despojar (despoje, despojes, etc.) is used after expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion.
despojar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
This tense is essential when expressing wishes, doubts, emotions, recommendations, or uncertainty. For instance, 'Espero que te despojes de tus miedos' (I hope you shed your fears) or 'Dudo que él se despoje de su papel' (I doubt he will shed his role). It's triggered by the main clause's sentiment.
Notes on despojar in the Present Subjunctive
Despojar is regular in the present subjunctive. It follows the pattern of changing the '-ar' to '-e' for yo, tú, él/ella/usted, and adding '-emos', '-éis', '-en' for the other persons.
Example Sentences
Espero que el gobierno se despoje de la corrupción.
I hope the government rids itself of corruption.
él/ella/usted
Quiero que te despojes de esa chaqueta vieja.
I want you to take off that old jacket.
tú
No creemos que ellos se despojen de sus armas.
We don't believe they will give up their weapons.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Te recomiendo que te despojes de todo lo innecesario.
I recommend you get rid of everything unnecessary.
tú
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the present subjunctive.
Correct: After 'Espero que...', use 'despoje', not 'despoja'.
Why: Certain phrases like 'espero que' trigger the subjunctive mood, which expresses hope, desire, or uncertainty, unlike the indicative which states facts.
Mistake: Forgetting the 'que' that often introduces the subjunctive clause.
Correct: Use 'Espero que te despojes...' not 'Espero te despojes...'.
Why: The conjunction 'que' is usually required to connect the main clause expressing emotion/doubt to the subordinate clause in the subjunctive.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: despojo
The present tense of despojar (despojo, despojas, etc.) describes current actions or general truths.
Preterite
yo: despojé
The preterite of despojar is regular: despojé, despojaste, despojó, despojamos, despojasteis, despojaron.
Imperfect
yo: despojaba
The imperfect of despojar (despojaba, despojabas, etc.) describes ongoing or habitual past actions.
Future
yo: despojaré
The future tense of despojar (despojaré, despojarás, etc.) indicates actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: despojaría
The conditional of despojar (despojaría, despojarías, etc.) expresses 'would' actions or polite requests.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: despojara
The imperfect subjunctive of despojar (despojara/despojase) describes past hypotheticals or wishes.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: despoja
Use the imperative of despojar for direct commands like 'despoja' (you, informal) or 'despoje' (you, formal).
Negative Imperative
yo: no despojes
Negative commands for despojar use 'no' plus the present subjunctive, e.g., 'no despojes' (you, informal).