estorbar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
estorbar — to be in the way
Use estorbe, estorbemos, estorben after wishes, doubts, or impersonal expressions.
estorbar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
The present subjunctive is your go-to for expressing wishes, doubts, emotions, or when reacting to impersonal statements. For 'estorbar,' you might say 'Espero que no me estorbes' (I hope you don't get in my way) or 'Dudo que estorbe mucho' (I doubt it gets in the way much).
Notes on estorbar in the Present Subjunctive
Estorbar is regular in the present subjunctive. The forms are identical to the nosotros/ustedes/ellos imperative forms.
Example Sentences
Espero que no estorbes.
I hope you don't get in the way.
tú
Quiero que él no estorbe.
I want him not to get in the way.
él/ella/usted
Es importante que no estorbemos el tráfico.
It's important that we don't block the traffic.
nosotros
Dudo que estorbéis la vista.
I doubt you all are blocking the view.
vosotros
Ellos temen que estorben la ceremonia.
They fear they will get in the way of the ceremony.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the present subjunctive after expressions of doubt or desire.
Correct: Use the present subjunctive after verbs like 'dudar,' 'esperar,' 'querer' when there's uncertainty or a desire (e.g., 'Espero que no estorbes,' not 'Espero que no estorbas').
Why: These trigger-phrases require the subjunctive mood to express uncertainty or volition.
Mistake: Forgetting the 'no' when the subject changes and the second clause is negative.
Correct: Always include 'no' before the subjunctive verb if the second part of the sentence requires it (e.g., 'No quiero que estorbes').
Why: The 'no' is crucial for forming negative clauses in the subjunctive.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: estorbo
Use estorbo, estorbas, estorba, estorbamos, estorbáis, estorban for current or habitual blocking.
Preterite
yo: estorbé
Use estorbé, estorbaste, estorbó, estorbamos, estorbasteis, estorbaron for completed actions of blocking.
Imperfect
yo: estorbaba
Use estorbaba, estorbabas, estorbaba, estorbábamos, estorbabais, estorbaban for ongoing or habitual past blocking.
Future
yo: estorbaré
Use estorbaré, estorbarás, estorbará, estorbaremos, estorbaréis, estorbarán for future blocking.
Conditional
yo: estorbaría
Use estorbaría, estorbarías, estorbaría, estorbaríamos, estorbaríais, estorbarían for hypothetical blocking.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: estorbara
Use estorbara/estorara or estorbarais/estorbarais for hypothetical past situations or wishes.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: estorba
Use estorba, estorbe, estorbemos, estorbad, estorben for direct commands.
Negative Imperative
yo: no estorbes
Use no estorbes, no estorbe, no estorbemos, no estorbéis, no estorben for negative commands.