elaborar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
elaborar — to make
Use 'elabore', 'elaboremos', 'elaboren' for wishes, doubts, emotions, and uncertainty with 'elaborar'.
elaborar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
This tense is used when the main clause expresses a wish, emotion, doubt, or uncertainty about the action of elaborating. For example, 'Espero que elabores un buen resumen' means 'I hope you make a good summary.' It's also used after impersonal expressions like 'Es importante que...'.
Notes on elaborar in the Present Subjunctive
Elaborar is regular in the present subjunctive. The forms are derived from the 'yo' form of the present indicative ('elaboro') by changing the '-o' to '-e' for -ar verbs.
Example Sentences
Quiero que elabores un plan detallado.
I want you to make a detailed plan.
tú
Es posible que él elabore una nueva teoría.
It's possible that he makes a new theory.
él/ella/usted
Dudamos que elaboremos el proyecto a tiempo.
We doubt that we will make the project on time.
nosotros
Me alegra que ustedes elaboren algo tan bonito.
I'm happy that you all are making something so beautiful.
Es necesario que vosotros elaboreis un documento.
It's necessary that you all make a document.
vosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the present subjunctive.
Correct: Use 'Espero que elabores' instead of 'Espero que elaboras'.
Why: Expressions of hope, desire, doubt, etc., trigger the subjunctive mood.
Mistake: Confusing the 'yo/él/ella/usted' form with the 'tú' form.
Correct: Remember 'elabore' (yo/él/ella/usted) and 'elabores' (tú).
Why: These forms are distinct and crucial for correct conjugation.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: elaboro
The present tense of 'elaborar' is regular: elaboro, elaboras, elabora, elaboramos, elaboráis, elaboran.
Preterite
yo: elaboré
The preterite of 'elaborar' is regular: elaboré, elaboraste, elaboró, elaboramos, elaborasteis, elaboraron.
Imperfect
yo: elaboraba
The imperfect of 'elaborar' is regular: elaboraba, elaborabas, elaboraba, elaborábamos, elaborabais, elaboraban.
Future
yo: elaboraré
The future tense of 'elaborar' is regular: elaboraré, elaborarás, elaborará, elaboraremos, elaboraréis, elaborarán.
Conditional
yo: elaboraría
The conditional of 'elaborar' is regular: elaboraría, elaborarías, elaboraría, elaboraríamos, elaboraríais, elaborarían.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: elaborara
Use 'elaborara' or 'elaborase' for past hypothetical situations, wishes, or doubts related to 'elaborar'.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: elabora
Use 'elabora', 'elabore', 'elaboremos', 'elaboren', 'elaborad' for direct commands with 'elaborar'.
Negative Imperative
yo: no elabores
Use 'no elabores', 'no elabore', 'no elaboremos', 'no elaboren', 'no elaboreis' for negative commands with 'elaborar'.