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reconstruir Present Subjunctive Conjugation

reconstruirto rebuild

B1irregular (spelling change) -ir★★★★
Quick answer:

The present subjunctive uses the 'y' stem from the 'yo' form: reconstruya, reconstruyas, reconstruya...

reconstruir Present Subjunctive Forms

yoreconstruya
reconstruyas
él/ella/ustedreconstruya
nosotrosreconstruyamos
vosotrosreconstruyáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesreconstruyan

When to Use the Present Subjunctive

Use this when expressing a wish, doubt, or request that someone else rebuilds something (e.g., 'Espero que reconstruyan...').

Notes on reconstruir in the Present Subjunctive

Since the present 'yo' form is 'reconstruyo', the entire subjunctive mood carries that 'y' through all persons.

Example Sentences

  • Espero que ellos reconstruyan su amistad.

    I hope they rebuild their friendship.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • Es necesario que tú reconstruyas el archivo.

    It is necessary that you rebuild the file.

  • Busco a alguien que reconstruya muebles viejos.

    I'm looking for someone who rebuilds old furniture.

    él/ella/usted

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: reconstrua

    Correct: reconstruya

    Why: The 'y' from the present indicative 'yo' form must be maintained in the subjunctive stem.

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