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ejecutar Present Subjunctive Conjugation

ejecutarto carry out

B1regular -ar★★★★★
Quick answer:

The present subjunctive (ejecute, ejecutes, ejecutemos, etc.) follows expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty.

ejecutar Present Subjunctive Forms

yoejecute
ejecutes
él/ella/ustedejecute
nosotrosejecutemos
vosotrosejecutéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesejecuten

When to Use the Present Subjunctive

Use the present subjunctive of 'ejecutar' after phrases that express wishes (quiero que...), doubts (dudo que...), emotions (me alegra que...), or impersonal expressions (es importante que...). It’s for when the action of executing something is uncertain or subjective.

Notes on ejecutar in the Present Subjunctive

Ejecutar is regular in the present subjunctive. The forms are derived from the 'yo' form of the present indicative ('ejecuto'), dropping the '-o' and adding the opposite vowel endings (-e, -es, etc.).

Example Sentences

  • Espero que ejecutes tu trabajo con diligencia.

    I hope you carry out your work diligently.

  • Dudo que él ejecute el plan a tiempo.

    I doubt he will carry out the plan on time.

    él/ella/usted

  • Es necesario que ejecutemos las medidas de seguridad.

    It is necessary that we carry out the safety measures.

    nosotros

  • No creo que vosotros ejecutéis el proyecto correctamente.

    I don't think you all will carry out the project correctly.

    vosotros

  • Quieren que ustedes ejecuten la propuesta.

    They want you all to carry out the proposal.

Common Mistakes

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

    Correct: After 'Espero que...', use 'ejecutes' (subjunctive), not 'ejecutas' (indicative).

    Why: Expressions of hope, doubt, or emotion trigger the subjunctive mood.

  • Mistake: Forgetting the vosotros subjunctive ending '-éis'.

    Correct: The correct form is 'ejecutéis', not 'ejecutáis' (which is indicative).

    Why: The subjunctive endings for -ar verbs are -e, -es, -e, -emos, -éis, -en, different from the indicative.

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