Using the wrong mood

This form ('mueras') is the special verb form used when you talk about wishes, doubts, or emotions related to what 'tú' (you) might do.

Subjunctive Form

The base verb 'morir' changes the 'o' to 'ue' in most present forms (like 'muero' or 'mueras'), but it changes the 'o' to 'u' in the 'nosotros' and 'vosotros' subjunctive forms ('muramos').

Stem Change

When you tell someone 'tú' *not* to do something, you always use this form: '¡No mueras!' (Don't die!).

Negative Commands

Extremely common, as it is a core verb used literally and figuratively.

In Spanish, we often use the verb 'morir' followed by 'de' (of) to show that a feeling, like hunger or boredom, is overwhelming.

Expressing Extreme Feelings

Always follow this figurative use with the preposition 'de' (of): 'morir de sed' (to be dying of thirst), 'morir de miedo' (to be dying of fear).

Use with 'De'

Commonly used in everyday, expressive speech.

'Mueras' is the present subjunctive form of the verb 'morir' (to die). Learn how to use it for wishes ('I hope you die') and figurative expressions like 'dying of hunger' or 'dying to see something'.

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indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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