retar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
retar — to challenge
The present subjunctive of retar (rete, retes, retemos, retéis, reten) follows expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion.
retar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use the present subjunctive of 'retar' after expressions of wanting, doubting, fearing, or when something is uncertain. It's for when you're not stating a fact but an opinion, wish, or possibility.
Notes on retar in the Present Subjunctive
'Retar' is regular in the present subjunctive. The forms are derived from the 'yo' form of the present indicative ('reto'), dropping the 'o' and adding the opposite vowel endings.
Example Sentences
Espero que me retes a un juego de estrategia.
I hope you challenge me to a strategy game.
tú
Dudo que él nos retara a una competencia tan difícil.
I doubt he would challenge us to such a difficult competition.
él/ella/usted
Queremos que el equipo nos rete a mejorar.
We want the team to challenge us to improve.
él/ella/usted
No creo que ellos nos reten a la ligera.
I don't think they will challenge us lightly.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the indicative instead of subjunctive after doubt/desire.
Correct: Instead of 'Dudo que él nos reta', use 'Dudo que él nos rete'.
Why: Expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, and uncertainty trigger the subjunctive mood.
Mistake: Confusing 'yo/él/ella/usted' and 'tú' forms.
Correct: The forms are 'rete' (yo/él/ella/usted) and 'retes' (tú).
Why: These are distinct conjugations within the present subjunctive.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: reto
The present tense of retar (reto, retas, reta, retamos, retáis, retan) means to challenge now or habitually.
Preterite
yo: reté
The preterite of retar is regular: reté, retaste, retó, retamos, retasteis, retaron.
Imperfect
yo: retaba
The imperfect of retar (retaba, retabas, retaba, retábamos, retabais, retaban) describes past challenges that were ongoing or habitual.
Future
yo: retaré
The future tense of retar (retaré, retarás, retará, retaremos, retaréis, retarán) indicates future challenges.
Conditional
yo: retaría
The conditional of retar (retaría, retarías, retaría, retaríamos, retaríais, retarían) suggests hypothetical challenges ('would challenge').
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: retara
The imperfect subjunctive of retar (retara, retaras, retáramos, retarais, retaran) expresses past hypotheticals or wishes.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: reta
Use the imperative of retar for direct commands: reta, rete, retemos, retad, reten.
Negative Imperative
yo: no retes
Negative commands for retar use the present subjunctive: no retes, no rete, no retemos, no retéis, no reten.