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durar Present Subjunctive Conjugation

durarto last (time)

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Quick answer:

The present subjunctive of durar uses -e endings: dure, dures, dure, duremos, duréis, duren.

durar Present Subjunctive Forms

yodure
dures
él/ella/usteddure
nosotrosduremos
vosotrosduréis
ellos/ellas/ustedesduren

When to Use the Present Subjunctive

Use the present subjunctive when expressing a wish, doubt, or requirement about how long something should last (e.g., 'I hope it lasts').

Notes on durar in the Present Subjunctive

Durar is regular in the subjunctive. It follows the standard -ar verb flip to -e endings.

Example Sentences

  • Espero que la batería dure todo el día.

    I hope the battery lasts all day.

    él/ella/usted

  • No creo que el buen tiempo dure mucho.

    I don't think the good weather will last long.

    él/ella/usted

  • Es importante que duren las tradiciones.

    It is important that traditions last.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using the indicative 'dura' after 'espero que'.

    Correct: Espero que dure.

    Why: Verbs of wishing or emotion like 'esperar' require the subjunctive.

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