originar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
originar — to cause
Use the present subjunctive of originar (origine, origines, etc.) after expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion.
originar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
This tense is essential when expressing wishes, doubts, emotions, or uncertainty. If you want someone to cause something, or if you're unsure if something is causing an effect, you'll use the present subjunctive. For instance, 'Espero que no origines problemas' (I hope you don't cause problems).
Notes on originar in the Present Subjunctive
Originar is regular in the present subjunctive, like most -ar verbs. The forms follow the pattern: -e, -es, -e, -emos, -éis, -en.
Example Sentences
Dudo que este cambio origine beneficios.
I doubt this change will cause benefits.
él/ella/usted
Quiero que tú origines una nueva tendencia.
I want you to start a new trend.
tú
Es importante que originemos un impacto positivo.
It's important that we make a positive impact.
nosotros
Temo que la noticia origine alarma.
I fear the news may cause alarm.
él/ella/usted
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the present subjunctive.
Correct: Use 'Dudo que origine...' not 'Dudo que origina...'.
Why: Expressions of doubt, desire, and emotion trigger the subjunctive mood, not the indicative.
Mistake: Forgetting the 'que' after certain expressions.
Correct: Many phrases require 'que' to connect to the subjunctive clause, e.g., 'Espero que...', 'Quiero que...'.
Why: The conjunction 'que' is crucial for linking the main clause (expressing doubt, desire, etc.) to the subordinate clause in the subjunctive.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: origino
The present tense of originar (origino, originas, origina...) describes actions happening now or habitual causes.
Preterite
yo: originé
The preterite of originar is regular: originé, originaste, originó, originamos, originasteis, originaron.
Imperfect
yo: originaba
The imperfect of originar (originaba, originabas...) describes ongoing or habitual past causes.
Future
yo: originaré
The future tense of originar (originaré, originarás...) predicts future causes or actions.
Conditional
yo: originaría
The conditional of originar (originaría, originarías...) expresses hypotheticals ('would cause') or polite requests.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: originara
The imperfect subjunctive of originar (originara/originase) is used for past hypotheticals or polite requests.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: origina
Use the imperative of originar for direct commands like 'origina tú' or 'originen ustedes'.
Negative Imperative
yo: no origines
Use the present subjunctive after 'no' for negative commands with originar: 'no origines'.