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encomendar Present Subjunctive Conjugation

encomendarto entrust

B1irregular stem-changing -ar★★★
Quick answer:

The present subjunctive follows the e-to-ie stem change (encomiende), mirroring the present indicative's pattern.

encomendar Present Subjunctive Forms

yoencomiende
encomiendes
él/ella/ustedencomiende
nosotrosencomendemos
vosotrosencomendéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesencomienden

When to Use the Present Subjunctive

Use this after expressions of desire, doubt, or necessity, such as 'Espero que...' or 'Es necesario que...'.

Notes on encomendar in the Present Subjunctive

It follows the same 'boot' pattern as the present indicative: stem change in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.

Example Sentences

  • Espero que me encomienden un proyecto interesante.

    I hope they entrust me with an interesting project.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • Busco a alguien que encomiende su tiempo a la caridad.

    I am looking for someone who entrusts their time to charity.

    él/ella/usted

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: encomendamos (as subjunctive)

    Correct: encomendemos

    Why: For -ar verbs, the subjunctive ending for nosotros is -emos, not -amos.

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