deteriorar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
deteriorar — to deteriorate
Use present subjunctive forms like 'deteriore' or 'deterioren' after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty.
deteriorar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
This tense pops up after phrases like 'Espero que...' (I hope that...), 'Dudo que...' (I doubt that...), or 'Quiero que...' (I want that...). It expresses uncertainty or a subjective reaction to something. For example, 'Espero que el coche no se deteriore pronto' (I hope the car doesn't deteriorate soon).
Notes on deteriorar in the Present Subjunctive
Deteriorar is regular in the present subjunctive. It follows the standard pattern for -ar verbs.
Example Sentences
Espero que el clima no se deteriore durante las vacaciones.
I hope the weather doesn't deteriorate during the holidays.
él/ella/usted
Dudo que las condiciones mejoren si el gobierno no interviene.
I doubt the conditions will improve if the government doesn't intervene.
él/ella/usted
Quiero que deterioremos el papel viejo para hacer nuevo.
I want us to deteriorate the old paper to make new.
nosotros
Me sorprende que los edificios no se deterioren más rápido.
It surprises me that the buildings don't deteriorate faster.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the indicative instead of the subjunctive.
Correct: After expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion, use the subjunctive: 'Dudo que deteriore', not 'Dudo que deteriora'.
Why: These trigger phrases require the subjunctive mood to express uncertainty or subjectivity.
Mistake: Using the infinitive for the 'nosotros' form.
Correct: The 'nosotros' form is 'deterioremos', not 'deteriorar'.
Why: The 'nosotros' form needs to be conjugated correctly for the present subjunctive.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: deterioro
The present tense of deteriorar is regular: 'deterioro, deterioras, deteriora, deterioramos, deterioráis, deterioran'.
Preterite
yo: deterioré
The preterite of deteriorar is regular: 'deterioré, deterioraste, deterioró, deterioramos, deteriorasteis, deterioraron'.
Imperfect
yo: deterioraba
The imperfect of deteriorar is regular: 'deterioraba, deteriorabas, deterioraba, deteriorábamos, deteriorabais, deterioraban'.
Future
yo: deterioraré
The future tense of deteriorar is regular: 'deterioraré, deteriorarás, deteriorará, deterioraremos, deterioraréis, deteriorarán'.
Conditional
yo: deterioraría
The conditional of deteriorar is regular: 'deterioraría, deteriorarías, deterioraría, deterioraríamos, deterioraríais, deteriorarían'.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: deteriorara
Use imperfect subjunctive forms like 'deteriorara' or 'deteriorase' for past hypotheticals, wishes, or polite requests.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: deteriora
Use the imperative 'deteriora' for tú commands, and other forms like 'deterioren' for ustedes/ellos commands.
Negative Imperative
yo: no deteriores
Form negative commands by adding 'no' before the present subjunctive forms like 'no deteriore' or 'no deterioren'.