recorrer Present Subjunctive Conjugation
recorrer — to travel through
The present subjunctive 'recorra'/'recorras' etc. is used after wishes, doubts, and emotions.
recorrer Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use the present subjunctive when expressing wishes, doubts, emotions, or uncertainty. For example, 'I want you to travel through the city' or 'It's unlikely that we will travel there'.
Notes on recorrer in the Present Subjunctive
Recorrer is regular in the present subjunctive. The forms are derived from the 'yo' form of the present indicative ('recorro').
Example Sentences
Espero que recorras nuevos caminos.
I hope you travel new paths.
tú
Dudo que él recorra esa zona.
I doubt he travels through that area.
él/ella/usted
Queremos que recorramos juntos.
We want us to travel together.
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative 'recorres' instead of the present subjunctive 'recorras' after expressions of doubt.
Correct: After 'dudo que', use the subjunctive: 'Dudo que recorras'.
Why: Expressions of doubt trigger the subjunctive mood, indicating uncertainty.
Mistake: Using the infinitive 'recorrer' instead of the subjunctive form.
Correct: For commands or wishes directed at someone, use the subjunctive conjugation: 'Quiero que recorras'.
Why: The infinitive is a non-conjugated form and cannot be used as a verb acting on a specific subject in this structure.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: recorro
The present tense 'recorro', 'recorres', etc. describes habitual or current actions of traveling through.
Preterite
yo: recorrí
The preterite 'recorrí', 'recorriste', etc. marks completed past actions of traveling through.
Imperfect
yo: recorría
The imperfect 'recorría', 'recorrías' etc. describes ongoing or habitual past travel.
Future
yo: recorreré
The future tense 'recorreré', 'recorrerás' etc. indicates actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: recorrería
The conditional 'recorrería', 'recorrerías' etc. expresses hypotheticals ('would travel').
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: recorriera
The imperfect subjunctive 'recorriera'/'recorrieras' etc. is for past hypotheticals or polite requests.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: recorre
Use 'recorre' (tú) and 'recorran' (ustedes) for direct commands to travel through.
Negative Imperative
yo: no recorras
Use 'no recorras' (tú) and 'no recorran' (ustedes) to give negative commands.