propagar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
propagar — to spread
The present subjunctive of propagar requires a spelling change to 'u' (propague) to keep the hard 'g' sound.
propagar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use this when expressing a wish, doubt, or suggestion about something spreading, such as news or a virus, in the present or future.
Notes on propagar in the Present Subjunctive
This tense has a spelling change: the 'g' becomes 'gu' before the letter 'e' (propague) to maintain the original hard sound of the verb.
Example Sentences
Espero que la noticia no se propague rápido.
I hope the news doesn't spread fast.
él/ella/usted
Dudo que ellos propaguen el rumor.
I doubt they will spread the rumor.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Es importante que propaguemos el mensaje de paz.
It is important that we spread the message of peace.
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Writing 'propage' instead of 'propague'.
Correct: propague
Why: Without the 'u', the 'g' would sound like a Spanish 'j' (pro-pa-he).
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: propago
The present tense of propagar is completely regular: propago, propagas, propaga...
Preterite
yo: propagué
The preterite of propagar is regular except for the 'yo' form (propagué).
Imperfect
yo: propagaba
The imperfect of propagar is regular: propagaba, propagabas, propagaba...
Future
yo: propagaré
The future tense of propagar is regular: propagaré, propagarás, propagará...
Conditional
yo: propagaría
The conditional of propagar is regular: propagaría, propagarías, propagaría...
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: propagara
The imperfect subjunctive of propagar is formed using the 'ra' endings: propagara, propagaras, propagara...
Affirmative Imperative
yo: propaga
The imperative of propagar gives commands: propaga (tú), propaguen (ustedes).
Negative Imperative
yo: no propagues
Negative commands of propagar always use the 'gu' spelling change: no propagues, no propague...