perforar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
perforar — to pierce
The present subjunctive of perforar is regular: perfore, perfores, perfore, perforemos, perforéis, perforen.
perforar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use the present subjunctive of perforar after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty. For example, 'I doubt he will pierce it' or 'I want you to pierce it.'
Notes on perforar in the Present Subjunctive
Perforar is regular in the present subjunctive. It uses the 'yo' form of the present indicative (perforo) and adds the opposite vowel endings (-e for -ar verbs).
Example Sentences
Dudo que perfores el objetivo con esa herramienta.
I doubt you will pierce the target with that tool.
tú
Espero que él perfore el agujero correctamente.
I hope he pierces the hole correctly.
él/ella/usted
Queremos que perforamos la chapa metálica.
We want to pierce the metal sheet.
nosotros
Es importante que perforéis el punto exacto.
It's important that you all pierce the exact spot.
vosotros
No creo que ellos perforen la roca.
I don't think they will pierce the rock.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the subjunctive.
Correct: After verbs of doubt or desire, use 'perfore' or 'perfores', not 'perfora' or 'perforas'.
Why: Certain trigger phrases require the subjunctive mood to express uncertainty or subjective feelings.
Mistake: Using the subjunctive after expressions of certainty.
Correct: For certain statements like 'I know he pierces...', use the indicative: 'Sé que perfora...'.
Why: The indicative is used for facts and certainties, while the subjunctive is for doubt, desire, etc.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: perforo
The present indicative of perforar is regular: perforo, perforas, perfora, perforamos, perforáis, perforan.
Preterite
yo: perforé
The preterite of perforar is regular: perforé, perforaste, perforó, perforamos, perforasteis, perforaron.
Imperfect
yo: perforaba
The imperfect of perforar is regular: perforaba, perforabas, perforaba, perforábamos, perforabais, perforaban.
Future
yo: perforaré
The future of perforar is regular: perforaré, perforarás, perforará, perforaremos, perforaréis, perforarán.
Conditional
yo: perforaría
The conditional of perforar is regular: perforaría, perforarías, perforaría, perforaríamos, perforaríais, perforarían.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: perforara
The imperfect subjunctive of perforar is regular: perforara/perforase, perforaras/perforases, perforara/perforase, perforáramos/perforásemos, perforarais/perforaseis, perforaran/perforasen.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: perfora
The imperative of perforar uses regular -ar endings for commands: perfora, perfore, perforemos, perforad, perforen.
Negative Imperative
yo: no perfores
Negative commands for perforar use the present subjunctive: no perfores, no perfore, no perforemos, no perforéis, no perforen.