oscilar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
oscilar — to fluctuate
Use present subjunctive forms like 'oscile' or 'osciles' after expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion.
oscilar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
This is your go-to for expressing wishes, doubts, emotions, or uncertainty. For example, 'Espero que oscile' (I hope it fluctuates) or 'Dudo que oscilen' (I doubt they fluctuate). It's also used in negative commands.
Notes on oscilar in the Present Subjunctive
Oscilar is regular in the present subjunctive. It follows the pattern for -ar verbs, where the stem 'oscil-' is kept, and 'o' endings are replaced with 'e' endings (like 'oscile', 'osciles').
Example Sentences
Espero que el termómetro oscile pronto.
I hope the thermometer fluctuates soon.
él/ella/usted
No creo que osciles tanto.
I don't think you fluctuate that much.
tú
Quieren que oscilemos juntos.
They want us to fluctuate together.
nosotros
Me sorprende que oscilen las acciones así.
It surprises me that the stocks fluctuate like this.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of subjunctive, e.g., 'Espero que oscila'.
Correct: After 'espero que', 'dudo que', etc., use the subjunctive: 'Espero que oscile'.
Why: These trigger phrases signal uncertainty or desire, requiring the subjunctive mood.
Mistake: Forgetting the 'no' in negative commands, writing 'Oscile no'.
Correct: Place 'no' before the subjunctive verb: 'No oscile'.
Why: Negative commands in Spanish consistently place 'no' directly before the verb.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: oscilo
Use the present tense like 'oscilo' or 'oscilas' for current actions, habits, or general truths.
Preterite
yo: oscilé
The preterite of oscilar is regular: oscilé, oscilaste, osciló, oscilamos, oscilasteis, oscilaron.
Imperfect
yo: oscilaba
Use imperfect forms like 'oscilaba' or 'oscilaban' for ongoing or habitual past actions.
Future
yo: oscilaré
The future tense of oscilar is regular: oscilaré, oscilarás, oscilará, oscilaremos, oscilaréis, oscilarán.
Conditional
yo: oscilaría
Use conditional forms like 'oscilaría' for hypotheticals ('would') or polite requests.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: oscilara
Use imperfect subjunctive forms like 'oscilara' or 'oscilaras' for past wishes, doubts, or hypothetical situations.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: oscila
Use imperative forms like 'oscila' (tú) or 'oscile' (usted) for direct commands.
Negative Imperative
yo: no osciles
Negative commands like 'no osciles' (tú) use the present subjunctive.