mojar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
mojar — to wet
The present subjunctive of 'mojar' (moje, mojes, mojemos, mojéis, mojen) is used after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, and uncertainty.
mojar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Think of this tense for situations where something is uncertain, desired, or causes an emotional reaction. For 'mojar', it's about wishing, hoping, or doubting that something gets wet.
Notes on mojar in the Present Subjunctive
'Mojar' is regular in the present subjunctive. The forms are derived from the 'yo' form of the present indicative ('mojo'), dropping the 'o' and adding the opposite vowel endings (-e, -es, -e, -emos, -éis, -en).
Example Sentences
Espero que no moje el vestido nuevo.
I hope it doesn't wet the new dress.
él/ella/usted
Dudo que mojes la comida a propósito.
I doubt you're wetting the food on purpose.
tú
Queremos que mojemos la esponja antes de usarla.
We want us to wet the sponge before using it.
nosotros
Es posible que mojen la ropa sin querer.
It's possible they might wet the clothes accidentally.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the present subjunctive.
Correct: After 'Espero que...', use 'moje', not 'moja'.
Why: Certain trigger phrases (like 'espero que', 'dudo que') require the subjunctive mood to express uncertainty or desire.
Mistake: Incorrect endings for vosotros.
Correct: The form for vosotros is 'mojéis', not 'mojes'.
Why: The vosotros ending in the present subjunctive is '-éis' for -ar verbs.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: mojo
'Mojar' is regular in the present tense: mojo, mojas, moja, mojamos, mojáis, mojan.
Preterite
yo: mojé
The preterite of 'mojar' is regular: mojé, mojaste, mojó, mojamos, mojasteis, mojaron.
Imperfect
yo: mojaba
The imperfect of 'mojar' is regular: mojaba, mojabas, mojaba, mojábamos, mojabais, mojaban.
Future
yo: mojaré
The future tense of 'mojar' is regular: mojaré, mojarás, mojará, mojaremos, mojaréis, mojarán.
Conditional
yo: mojaría
The conditional of 'mojar' is regular: mojaría, mojarías, mojaría, mojaríamos, mojaríais, mojarían.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: mojara
The imperfect subjunctive of 'mojar' (mojara/mojase, mojáramos/mojásemos) is used for past hypotheticals, wishes, or polite requests.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: moja
Mojar's imperative forms are mostly regular, except for 'vosotros' which is 'mojad'.
Negative Imperative
yo: no mojes
Negative commands for 'mojar' use the present subjunctive: no mojes, no moje, no mojemos, no mojéis, no mojen.