encargar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
encargar — to order
Use the present subjunctive for wishes, doubts, or emotions related to ordering, like 'Espero que encargues' (I hope you order).
encargar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
The present subjunctive is used after expressions of hope, desire, doubt, emotion, or uncertainty. When someone wants you to order something, or you're unsure if they will, you'll use this tense. For example, 'Quiero que encargues el pastel.' (I want you to order the cake.) or 'Dudo que encarguen la comida a tiempo.' (I doubt they will order the food on time.)
Notes on encargar in the Present Subjunctive
Encargar is regular in the present subjunctive. The stem is the same as the 'yo' form of the present indicative ('encargo'), with the -ar endings changed to -e for most persons.
Example Sentences
Espero que encargues el libro pronto.
I hope you order the book soon.
tú
El profesor quiere que encarguemos los materiales.
The professor wants us to order the materials.
nosotros
Dudo que él encargue la ropa hoy.
I doubt he will order the clothes today.
él/ella/usted
Es importante que ustedes encarguen la mesa.
It's important that you all order the table.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Me alegro de que encarguéis la cerveza.
I'm happy that you all (informal, Spain) order the beer.
vosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the present subjunctive after expressions of doubt or desire, e.g., 'Dudo que encargas...' instead of 'Dudo que encargues...'.
Correct: Use the present subjunctive after verbs expressing doubt, desire, or emotion: 'Dudo que encargues...'.
Why: The subjunctive mood is required to express these non-factual or subjective states.
Mistake: Forgetting the 'u' in the vosotros form, writing 'encargéis' instead of 'encarguéis'.
Correct: The vosotros form is 'encarguéis', maintaining the 'gu' spelling.
Why: This spelling ensures the hard 'g' sound is preserved.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: encargo
The present tense of 'encargar' is regular: 'encargo', 'encargas', 'encarga', 'encargamos', 'encargáis', 'encargan'.
Preterite
yo: encargué
The preterite of 'encargar' is regular: 'encargué', 'encargaste', 'encargó', 'encargamos', 'encargasteis', 'encargaron'.
Imperfect
yo: encargaba
The imperfect tense of 'encargar' is regular: 'encargaba', 'encargabas', 'encargaba', 'encargábamos', 'encargabais', 'encargaban'.
Future
yo: encargaré
The future tense 'encargar' is regular, with the infinitive as the stem: 'encargaré' (I will order).
Conditional
yo: encargaría
The conditional tense of 'encargar' is regular: 'encargaría', 'encargarías', 'encargaría', 'encargaríamos', 'encargaríais', 'encargarían'.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: encargara
Use the imperfect subjunctive for past hypothetical situations or wishes with 'encargar', like 'si encargara' (if I ordered).
Affirmative Imperative
yo: encarga
Use the imperative to give direct commands with 'encargar', like 'encarga' (you, informal) or 'encargue' (you, formal).
Negative Imperative
yo: encargues
Use 'no' plus the present subjunctive to form negative commands with 'encargar', like 'no encargues' (don't order).