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invadir Present Subjunctive Conjugation

invadirto invade

B1regular -ir★★★★
Quick answer:

The present subjunctive of 'invadir' (invada, invadas, etc.) follows expressions of desire, doubt, emotion, or uncertainty.

invadir Present Subjunctive Forms

yoinvada
invadas
él/ella/ustedinvada
nosotrosinvadamos
vosotrosinvadáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesinvadan

When to Use the Present Subjunctive

Use the present subjunctive after expressions of wishing, wanting, doubting, fearing, being happy about something, or when something is uncertain. It's also used in negative commands.

Notes on invadir in the Present Subjunctive

Invadir is regular in the present subjunctive. The forms are based on the 'yo' form of the present indicative ('invado'), dropping the -o and adding the opposite vowel ending (-a for -ir verbs).

Example Sentences

  • Espero que no invadas mi jardín.

    I hope you don't invade my garden.

  • Dudo que invadan la ciudad sin luchar.

    I doubt they will invade the city without a fight.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • Queremos que invadamos el mercado.

    We want us to invade the market.

    nosotros

  • No creo que él invada el territorio.

    I don't think he will invade the territory.

    él/ella/usted

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the present subjunctive.

    Correct: Use 'invadas' instead of 'invades' after 'espero que'.

    Why: Expressions of hope, doubt, etc., require the subjunctive mood.

  • Mistake: Forgetting the subjunctive for 'nosotros' commands.

    Correct: Use 'no invadamos' instead of 'no invadimos'.

    Why: Negative commands use the present subjunctive, including the 'nosotros' form.

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