limitar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
limitar — to limit
The present subjunctive of 'limitar' (limite, limites, etc.) is used for wishes, doubts, and emotions.
limitar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use the present subjunctive after expressions of desire, doubt, emotion, or uncertainty, or in negative commands. For instance, 'Espero que limites tu tiempo en redes sociales' (I hope you limit your social media time).
Notes on limitar in the Present Subjunctive
'Limitar' is regular in the present subjunctive. The stem 'limit-' is consistent.
Example Sentences
Quiero que limites tus gastos.
I want you to limit your spending.
tú
Es importante que usted limite el acceso.
It's important that you limit access.
Dudamos que limitemos el presupuesto a tiempo.
We doubt we will limit the budget on time.
nosotros
Espero que vosotros limitéis vuestras quejas.
I hope you all limit your complaints.
vosotros
Temo que ellos limiten la oferta.
I fear they will limit the offer.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the present subjunctive.
Correct: After phrases like 'espero que' or 'quiero que', use the subjunctive: 'Espero que limites', not 'Espero que limitas'.
Why: These trigger phrases require the subjunctive mood to express hope, desire, or uncertainty.
Mistake: Forgetting the subjunctive for negative commands.
Correct: Negative commands always use the present subjunctive: 'No limites', not 'No limitas'.
Why: Spanish grammar dictates the subjunctive for negative imperatives.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: limito
The present tense of 'limitar' is regular: limito, limitas, limita, limitamos, limitáis, limitan.
Preterite
yo: limité
The preterite of 'limitar' is regular: limité, limitaste, limitó, limitamos, limitasteis, limitaron.
Imperfect
yo: limitaba
The imperfect of 'limitar' is regular: limitaba, limitabas, limitaba, limitábamos, limitabais, limitaban.
Future
yo: limitaré
The future tense of 'limitar' is regular: limitaré, limitarás, limitará, limitaremos, limitaréis, limitarán.
Conditional
yo: limitaría
The conditional of 'limitar' is regular: limitaría, limitarías, limitaría, limitaríamos, limitaríais, limitarían.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: limitara
The imperfect subjunctive of 'limitar' (limitara, limitaras, etc.) is used for past hypotheticals and wishes.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: limita
Use limita, limite, limitemos, limitad, limiten for direct commands with 'limitar'.
Negative Imperative
yo: no limites
Use no limites, no limite, no limitemos, no limitéis, no limiten for negative commands with 'limitar'.