exprimir Present Subjunctive Conjugation
exprimir — to squeeze
Used after expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion, like 'Espero que exprimas bien la fruta' (I hope you squeeze the fruit well).
exprimir Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
You'll use the present subjunctive after phrases that express wishes, doubts, emotions, or uncertainty. For example, 'Dudo que expriman la verdad' (I doubt they'll reveal the truth) or 'Me alegra que exprimas tus ideas' (I'm happy you express your ideas). It's about the speaker's attitude towards the action.
Notes on exprimir in the Present Subjunctive
Exprimir is regular in the present subjunctive. It follows the pattern of other -ir verbs, where the yo form is irregular (exprimo in indicative), and the subjunctive forms are derived from it.
Example Sentences
Espero que exprimas el jugo completo.
I hope you squeeze out all the juice.
tú
Quiero que exprimamos nuestras mejores ideas.
I want us to unleash our best ideas.
nosotros
El profesor pide que usted exprima su opinión.
The professor asks that you (formal) express your opinion.
No creo que ellos expriman el limón suficiente.
I don't think they'll squeeze the lemon enough.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the present subjunctive.
Correct: After 'Espero que...', use 'exprimas', not 'exprimes'.
Why: Expressions of hope, doubt, or desire trigger the subjunctive mood.
Mistake: Forgetting the accent on the 'vosotros' form.
Correct: The correct form is 'exprimáis', not 'exprimais'.
Why: The accent is necessary on the 'a' for correct pronunciation.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: exprimo
The present tense of exprimir is regular: exprimo, exprimes, exprime, exprimimos, exprimís, exprimen.
Preterite
yo: exprimí
The preterite of exprimir is regular: exprimí, exprimiste, exprimió, exprimimos, exprimisteis, exprimieron.
Imperfect
yo: exprimía
The imperfect of exprimir is regular: exprimía, exprimías, exprimía, exprimíamos, exprimíais, exprimían.
Future
yo: exprimiré
The future tense of exprimir is regular: exprimiré, exprimirás, exprime, exprimiremos, exprimiréis, exprimirán.
Conditional
yo: exprimiría
The conditional of exprimir is regular: exprimiría, exprimirías, exprimiría, exprimiríamos, exprimiríais, exprimirían.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: exprimiera
Used for past hypotheticals or wishes, like 'Si exprimiera la naranja, habría más jugo' (If I squeezed the orange, there would be more juice).
Affirmative Imperative
yo: exprime
Use the imperative for direct commands like 'exprime la naranja' (squeeze the orange).
Negative Imperative
yo: no exprimas
Use 'no exprimas' (don't squeeze) and similar forms for negative commands.