retomar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
retomar — to resume
The present subjunctive 'retome' is used for wishes, doubts, and emotions about resuming something.
retomar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use this tense when expressing hopes, fears, doubts, or emotions related to the action of resuming something. For instance, 'Espero que retomes tus clases pronto' (I hope you resume your classes soon). It's also used after expressions of uncertainty or influence.
Notes on retomar in the Present Subjunctive
Retomar is regular in the present subjunctive.
Example Sentences
Dudo que retomen el proyecto este año.
I doubt they will resume the project this year.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Quiero que retomes tu antigua afición.
I want you to resume your old hobby.
tú
Me alegra que retome sus estudios.
I'm glad he/she/you resume his/her/your studies.
él/ella/usted
Es importante que retomemos nuestros hábitos saludables.
It's important that we resume our healthy habits.
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of subjunctive (e.g., 'Espero que retoman').
Correct: Use the present subjunctive: 'Espero que retomen'.
Why: Expressions of hope, doubt, or emotion trigger the subjunctive mood.
Mistake: Forgetting the 'que' after expressions like 'espero' or 'dudo'.
Correct: Always include 'que' when connecting the main clause to the subjunctive clause: 'Espero que...'.
Why: The conjunction 'que' is necessary to link the two clauses and signal the dependent subjunctive clause.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: retomo
The present tense 'retomo' describes habitual actions or things happening now.
Preterite
yo: retomé
The preterite of 'retomar' is regular: retomé, retomaste, retomó, retomamos, retomasteis, retomaron.
Imperfect
yo: retomaba
The imperfect 'retomaba' describes past habits or ongoing actions of resuming.
Future
yo: retomaré
The future tense 'retomaré' indicates actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: retomaría
The conditional 'retomaría' expresses hypothetical actions ('would resume').
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: retomara
The imperfect subjunctive 'retomara' or 'retomase' is used for past hypotheticals or wishes.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: retoma
Use imperative forms like 'retoma' (tú) and 'retome' (usted) for direct commands with 'retomar'.
Negative Imperative
yo: no retomes
Negative commands with 'retomar' use the present subjunctive, like 'no retomes' (tú) and 'no retome' (usted).