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remar Present Subjunctive Conjugation

remarto row

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Quick answer:

The present subjunctive of remar (reme, remes, etc.) is used after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty.

remar Present Subjunctive Forms

yoreme
remes
él/ella/ustedreme
nosotrosrememos
vosotrosreméis
ellos/ellas/ustedesremen

When to Use the Present Subjunctive

Use the present subjunctive when the main clause expresses a wish, doubt, emotion, or influence about the action of rowing. For example, 'I want you to row,' 'It's good that we row,' or 'I doubt they will row.' It hinges on subjectivity or uncertainty about the rowing action.

Notes on remar in the Present Subjunctive

Remar is regular in the present subjunctive. The forms are derived from the 'yo' form of the present indicative ('remo').

Example Sentences

  • Quiero que remes con cuidado.

    I want you to row carefully.

  • Es importante que usted reme en equipo.

    It's important that you row as a team.

  • Esperamos que rememos hasta el final.

    We hope that we row until the end.

    nosotros

  • Dudo que vosotros reméis en estas condiciones.

    I doubt that you all will row in these conditions.

    vosotros

  • Me alegra que ellos remen tan bien.

    I'm happy that they row so well.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using the indicative instead of the subjunctive after expressions of desire or emotion.

    Correct: Use the present subjunctive: 'Quiero que remes', not 'Quiero que remas'.

    Why: Verbs expressing desire, emotion, doubt, or influence trigger the subjunctive mood.

  • Mistake: Forgetting the 'e' in the 'yo' and 'él/ella/usted' forms.

    Correct: The correct forms are 'reme' for usted and 'reme' for él/ella/usted, not 'remo'.

    Why: The present subjunctive for -ar verbs uses the 'a' vowel in most forms, except for nosotros (-emos) and vosotros (-éis).

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