retorcer Present Subjunctive Conjugation
retorcer — to twist
The present subjunctive follows the O > UE stem change, except for nosotros and vosotros.
retorcer Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use the subjunctive after expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion (e.g., 'Espero que no retuerzas mis palabras').
Notes on retorcer in the Present Subjunctive
Like the present indicative, this tense has a stem change (retuerza). However, the nosotros/vosotros forms remain 'retorzamos/retorzáis'.
Example Sentences
No quiero que retuerzas la verdad.
I don't want you to twist the truth.
tú
Es posible que ella se retuerza de risa.
It's possible that she'll double over (twist) with laughter.
él/ella/usted
Dudo que nosotros retorzamos el hierro sin calor.
I doubt we'll twist the iron without heat.
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using 'retuerzamos' for nosotros.
Correct: retorzamos
Why: In the present subjunctive, -er verbs do not have a stem change in the nosotros/vosotros forms.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: retuerzo
Retorcer follows an O-to-UE stem change in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.
Preterite
yo: retorcí
Retorcer is regular in the preterite, following the standard -er ending pattern.
Imperfect
yo: retorcía
Retorcer is regular in the imperfect: retorcía, retorcías, retorcía, retorcíamos, retorcíais, retorcían.
Future
yo: retorceré
Retorcer is regular in the future; simply add the endings to the infinitive.
Conditional
yo: retorcería
Retorcer is regular in the conditional: retorcería, retorcerías, retorcería...
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: retorciera
Formed from the third-person plural preterite: retorciera, retorcieras, retorciera...
Affirmative Imperative
yo: retuerce
The imperative uses 'retuerce' (tú) and 'retuerza' (usted) for commands.
Negative Imperative
yo: no retuerzas
Uses 'no' plus the present subjunctive: no retuerzas, no retuerza...