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lucir Present Subjunctive Conjugation

lucirto look good

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Quick answer:

The subjunctive uses the 'luzca-' stem for all forms: luzca, luzcas, luzca, luzcamos, luzcáis, luzcan.

lucir Present Subjunctive Forms

yoluzca
luzcas
él/ella/ustedluzca
nosotrosluzcamos
vosotrosluzcáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesluzcan

When to Use the Present Subjunctive

Use this after expressions of desire, doubt, or suggestions, such as 'I want you to look good' or 'I hope the house looks clean'.

Notes on lucir in the Present Subjunctive

Because the 'yo' form of the present is 'luzco', the entire subjunctive mood adopts that 'zc' spelling change.

Example Sentences

  • Espero que luzcas ese reloj que te regalé.

    I hope you wear (show off) that watch I gave you.

  • Quiero que mi jardín luzca bonito en primavera.

    I want my garden to look pretty in spring.

    él/ella/usted

  • Dudo que ellos luzcan cansados después del viaje.

    I doubt they will look tired after the trip.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'luca' instead of 'luzca'.

    Correct: luzca

    Why: The 'zc' from the present 'yo' form must be maintained throughout the present subjunctive.

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