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encontrarse Present Subjunctive Conjugation

encontrarseto be located

A1irregular (stem-changing o>ue in present tenses) -ar★★★★★
Quick answer:

The present subjunctive is irregular (o>ue): me encuentre, te encuentres, se encuentre, nos encontremos, os encontréis, se encuentren.

encontrarse Present Subjunctive Forms

yome encuentre
te encuentres
él/ella/ustedse encuentre
nosotrosnos encontremos
vosotrosos encontréis
ellos/ellas/ustedesse encuentren

When to Use the Present Subjunctive

Use this when expressing hopes, doubts, or emotions about how someone feels or where something is.

Notes on encontrarse in the Present Subjunctive

Like the present indicative, this tense has an o>ue stem change in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.

Example Sentences

  • Espero que te encuentres bien.

    I hope that you are feeling well.

  • Dudo que se encuentren en casa ahora.

    I doubt they are at home now.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • Cuando nos encontremos, te daré el libro.

    When we meet, I will give you the book.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'nos encuentremos'.

    Correct: nos encontremos

    Why: The nosotros form does not take the stem change in the present subjunctive for -ar verbs.

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