emprender Present Subjunctive Conjugation
emprender — to undertake
The present subjunctive 'emprenda' is used after expressions of desire, doubt, emotion, and uncertainty.
emprender Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
This tense is for actions or states that are uncertain, desired, or influenced by emotions. Think 'I hope he starts...', 'It's unlikely that they will undertake...', 'I'm happy you are embarking...'.
Notes on emprender in the Present Subjunctive
Emprender is regular in the present subjunctive. The forms are derived from the 'yo' form of the present indicative ('emprendo').
Example Sentences
Espero que emprendas un nuevo camino.
I hope you start a new path.
tú
Dudo que él emprenda ese riesgo.
I doubt he will undertake that risk.
él/ella/usted
Nos alegra que emprendamos juntos este desafío.
We are happy that we are undertaking this challenge together.
nosotros
Quieren que ustedes emprendan un proyecto social.
They want you (plural) to start a social project.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the present subjunctive after expressions of doubt or desire.
Correct: After 'dudo que' or 'espero que', use the subjunctive: 'Dudo que emprenda'.
Why: These trigger phrases require the subjunctive mood to express uncertainty or desire.
Mistake: Forgetting the 'áis' ending for vosotros in the present subjunctive.
Correct: The correct form for 'vosotros' is 'emprendáis'.
Why: The vosotros subjunctive endings are distinct and often a point of confusion.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: emprendo
The present tense 'emprendo', 'emprendes', 'emprende', 'emprendemos', 'emprendéis', 'emprenden' is for current or habitual actions.
Preterite
yo: emprendí
The preterite of 'emprender' is regular: 'emprendí', 'emprendiste', 'emprendió', 'emprendimos', 'emprendisteis', 'emprendieron'.
Imperfect
yo: emprendía
The imperfect of 'emprender' is 'emprendía', 'emprendías', 'emprendía', 'emprendíamos', 'emprendíais', 'emprendían' for past ongoing or habitual actions.
Future
yo: emprenderé
The future tense 'emprenderé', 'emprenderás', 'emprenderá', 'emprenderemos', 'emprenderéis', 'emprenderán' indicates actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: emprendería
The conditional 'emprendería' is used for hypotheticals ('would'), polite requests, and future-in-the-past.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: emprendiera
The imperfect subjunctive 'emprendiera' or 'emprendiese' is used for past hypotheticals, wishes, or doubts.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: emprende
Use 'emprende' (tú), 'emprenda' (usted), 'emprendamos' (nosotros), 'emprendan' (ustedes), 'emprended' (vosotros) for direct commands.
Negative Imperative
yo: no emprendas
Use 'no emprendas' (tú), 'no emprenda' (usted), 'no emprendamos' (nosotros), 'no emprendan' (ustedes), 'no emprendáis' (vosotros) for negative commands.