jubilar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
jubilar — to retire (someone)
The present subjunctive ('jubile', 'jubiles') is used after expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion.
jubilar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use the present subjunctive when expressing wishes, doubts, emotions, or uncertainty about an action. It often follows phrases like 'Espero que...' (I hope that...), 'Dudo que...' (I doubt that...), 'Quiero que...' (I want that...).
Notes on jubilar in the Present Subjunctive
'Jubilar' is regular in the present subjunctive. The forms are derived from the 'yo' form of the present indicative ('jubilo'), dropping the '-o' and adding the opposite endings (-e, -es, -e, -emos, -en).
Example Sentences
Espero que jubilen a mi tío el año que viene.
I hope they retire my uncle next year.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Dudo que el jefe jubile a Juan tan pronto.
I doubt the boss will retire Juan so soon.
él/ella/usted
Queremos que nos jubilen antes de los 60.
We want them to retire us before 60.
nosotros
No creo que te jubilen sin una buena razón.
I don't think they'll retire you for a good reason.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the subjunctive.
Correct: After 'Espero que', use 'jubilen', not 'jubilan'.
Why: Expressions of hope, doubt, and emotion trigger the subjunctive mood.
Mistake: Forgetting the subjunctive when the subject changes.
Correct: If the main clause subject is different from the subordinate clause subject, use the subjunctive: 'Yo espero que tú te jubiles'.
Why: The subjunctive is typically used when there's a shift in subject and an expression of will, desire, or doubt.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: jubilo
The present tense of jubilar is regular: jubilo, jubilas, jubila, jubilamos, jubiláis, jubilan.
Preterite
yo: jubilé
The preterite of jubilar is regular: jubilé, jubilaste, jubiló, jubilamos, jubilasteis, jubilaron.
Imperfect
yo: jubilaba
The imperfect of jubilar describes past habitual actions or states of being, like 'jubilaba' (he/she/you used to retire).
Future
yo: jubilaré
The future tense of jubilar is regular: jubilaré, jubilarás, jubilará, jubilaremos, jubilaréis, jubilarán.
Conditional
yo: jubilaría
The conditional of jubilar is regular: jubilaría, jubilarías, jubilaría, jubilaríamos, jubilaríais, jubilarían.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: jubilara
The imperfect subjunctive ('jubilara' or 'jubilase') is for past wishes, doubts, or hypothetical situations.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: jubila
Use the imperative of jubilar for direct commands like '¡jubila!' (you, informal) or '¡jubilen!' (you, formal/plural).
Negative Imperative
yo: no jubiles
Use 'no jubiles', 'no jubile', etc., to give negative commands about retiring someone.