molar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
molar — to be cool
The present subjunctive of 'molar' expresses wishes, doubts, or emotions: 'moles' (that you are cool), 'mole' (that he/she/it is cool).
molar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use the present subjunctive when you're talking about hopes, desires, doubts, emotions, or recommendations related to something being cool. It often follows phrases like 'Espero que...' (I hope that...), 'Dudo que...' (I doubt that...), 'Me alegra que...' (I'm glad that...). For 'molar', it's about hoping something *is* cool or doubting it *is* cool.
Notes on molar in the Present Subjunctive
Molar is regular in the present subjunctive. The stem changes slightly for most forms (like 'moles', 'mole', 'moléis') compared to the infinitive, but it follows the standard -ar verb pattern in the subjunctive.
Example Sentences
Espero que te mola esta película.
I hope you like this movie.
tú
Dudo que le mole el plan.
I doubt he'll like the plan.
él/ella/usted
Nos alegramos de que moléis la sorpresa.
We're happy that you guys like the surprise.
vosotros
Quiero que molen las ideas.
I want the ideas to be cool.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the present subjunctive.
Correct: After expressions of doubt, emotion, or desire, use the subjunctive: 'Dudo que mola' is wrong; it should be 'Dudo que mole'.
Why: Certain trigger phrases in Spanish require the subjunctive mood to express uncertainty or subjectivity.
Mistake: Forgetting the 'que' after the main clause.
Correct: Most phrases that trigger the subjunctive need 'que' to connect the clauses: 'Espero que te mola...' is incorrect; it should be 'Espero que te mole...'.
Why: The 'que' links the main expression (hope, doubt) to the subordinate clause that requires the subjunctive.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: molo
The present tense of 'molar' means 'to be cool' or 'to like': 'molo' (I am cool), 'molas' (you are cool), 'mola' (it is cool).
Preterite
yo: molé
The preterite of 'molar' is regular: 'molé', 'molaste', 'moló', 'molamos', 'molasteis', 'molaron'.
Imperfect
yo: molaba
The imperfect of 'molar' describes past habits or ongoing states: 'molaba' (it was cool), 'molabas' (you were cool).
Future
yo: molaré
The future tense of 'molar' predicts future coolness: 'molaré' (I will be cool), 'molará' (it will be cool).
Conditional
yo: molaría
The conditional of 'molar' expresses hypothetical coolness: 'molaría' (it would be cool), 'molarías' (you would be cool).
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: molara
The imperfect subjunctive of 'molar' describes past hypotheticals or wishes: 'molaría' (I would be cool), 'molara' (he/she/it might be cool).
Affirmative Imperative
yo: mola
Use the imperative of 'molar' for direct commands: ¡mola! (you informal), ¡molad! (you plural informal).
Negative Imperative
yo: no moles
Negative commands for 'molar' use the present subjunctive: ¡no moles! (you informal), ¡no moléis! (you plural informal).