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dibujar Present Subjunctive Conjugation

dibujarto draw

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Quick answer:

The present subjunctive of dibujar (dibuje, dibujes, dibuje, dibujemos, dibujéis, dibujen) is used after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty.

dibujar Present Subjunctive Forms

yodibuje
dibujes
él/ella/usteddibuje
nosotrosdibujemos
vosotrosdibujéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesdibujen

When to Use the Present Subjunctive

Use this when you're talking about things that aren't certain or factual. It's common after phrases like 'I want you to...', 'I doubt that...', 'It's important that...'.

Notes on dibujar in the Present Subjunctive

Dibujar is regular in the present subjunctive. The forms are derived from the 'yo' form of the present indicative ('dibujo') by changing the '-o' ending to the opposite vowel endings (-e for -ar verbs, -a for -er/-ir verbs).

Example Sentences

  • Quiero que dibujes algo creativo.

    I want you to draw something creative.

  • Espero que él dibuje un buen retrato.

    I hope he draws a good portrait.

    él/ella/usted

  • Es necesario que dibujemos el plano.

    It's necessary that we draw the plan.

    nosotros

  • Dudo que ellos dibujen la escena correctamente.

    I doubt they draw the scene correctly.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • Me sorprende que dibujéis tan rápido.

    It surprises me that you guys draw so fast.

    vosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the present subjunctive.

    Correct: Use 'Quiero que dibujes' not 'Quiero que dibujas'.

    Why: Expressions of desire, doubt, and emotion trigger the subjunctive mood.

  • Mistake: Forgetting to change the ending for -ar verbs.

    Correct: The ending for 'yo', 'él/ella/usted' is '-e' (dibuje), not '-o'.

    Why: The present subjunctive for -ar verbs uses '-e' endings, contrasting with the indicative '-o' for 'yo'.

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