operar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
operar — to perform surgery
The present subjunctive of 'operar' (opere) is used after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty.
operar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use the present subjunctive when the main clause expresses wishes, emotions, doubt, or uncertainty about the action of operating. For instance, 'Espero que operen pronto' (I hope they operate soon) or 'Dudo que él opere bien bajo presión' (I doubt he operates well under pressure).
Notes on operar in the Present Subjunctive
Operar is regular in the present subjunctive. The stem 'opera-' is used, and the endings are standard for -ar verbs (-e, -es, -e, -emos, -éis, -en).
Example Sentences
Espero que operes con éxito.
I hope you operate successfully.
tú
El doctor quiere que operemos hoy.
The doctor wants us to operate today.
nosotros
No creo que ellos operen este caso.
I don't think they will operate on this case.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Es importante que usted opere con calma.
It's important that you operate calmly.
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the indicative mood instead of the subjunctive after verbs of doubt or desire.
Correct: After verbs like 'dudar', 'esperar', 'querer', use the present subjunctive: 'Espero que operes', not 'Espero que operas'.
Why: Certain trigger phrases in Spanish require the subjunctive mood to express subjectivity.
Mistake: Forgetting the 'nosotros' form or confusing it with the imperative.
Correct: The 'nosotros' present subjunctive is 'operemos', which is identical to the affirmative imperative. Context clarifies meaning.
Why: The identical form can be confusing, but it's grammatically correct.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: opero
The present tense of 'operar' (opero) is used for actions happening now, habitual surgeries, or general truths.
Preterite
yo: operé
The preterite of 'operar' is regular: operé, operaste, operó, operamos, operasteis, operaron.
Imperfect
yo: operaba
The imperfect of 'operar' (operaba) describes habitual or ongoing past surgeries, or sets the scene.
Future
yo: operaré
The future tense of 'operar' (operaré) indicates actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: operaría
The conditional of 'operar' (operaría) expresses hypothetical actions ('would operate') or polite requests.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: operara
The imperfect subjunctive of 'operar' (operara/operase) is used for past hypotheticals, wishes, or polite requests.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: opera
Use the imperative of operar for direct commands: opera, operemos, operen, operad.
Negative Imperative
yo: no operes
Negative commands for 'operar' use the present subjunctive: no operes, no operemos, no operen, no operéis.