simular Present Subjunctive Conjugation
simular — to pretend
The present subjunctive of simular (simule, simules, simule, simulemos, simuléis, simulen) is used after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty.
simular Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use the present subjunctive with 'simular' when the main clause expresses doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty about someone pretending. For example, 'Dudo que simule' (I doubt he/she is pretending).
Notes on simular in the Present Subjunctive
Simular is regular in the present subjunctive. The forms are derived from the 'yo' form of the present indicative ('simulo').
Example Sentences
Espero que no simules más tiempo.
I hope you don't pretend any longer.
tú
Me sorprende que usted simule tan bien.
It surprises me that you pretend so well.
Es necesario que simulemos unidad.
It is necessary that we show unity (pretend to have unity).
nosotros
Temo que simuléis algo.
I fear you (plural) are pretending something.
vosotros
No creo que ellos simulen sus sentimientos.
I don't think they are faking their feelings.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the present subjunctive.
Correct: Use 'simule', 'simules', etc., not 'simula' or 'simulas'.
Why: Expressions of doubt, emotion, or uncertainty trigger the subjunctive mood.
Mistake: Forgetting the subjunctive when required after certain conjunctions or phrases.
Correct: Remember phrases like 'dudo que', 'espero que', 'no creo que' require the subjunctive.
Why: These trigger a subjective reaction, hence the subjunctive.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: simulo
The present indicative of simular is regular: simulo, simulas, simula, simulamos, simuláis, simulan.
Preterite
yo: simulé
The preterite of simular is regular: simulé, simulaste, simuló, simulamos, simulasteis, simularon.
Imperfect
yo: simulaba
The imperfect of simular is regular: simulaba, simulabas, simulaba, simulábamos, simulabais, simulaban.
Future
yo: simularé
The future of simular is regular: simularé, simularás, simulará, simularemos, simularéis, simularán.
Conditional
yo: simularía
The conditional of simular is regular: simularía, simularías, simularía, simularíamos, simularíais, simularían.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: simulara
The imperfect subjunctive of simular (simulara/simularas/simulara/simuláramos/simularais/simularan) is used for past hypotheticals and wishes.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: simula
The imperative of simular uses 'simula' (tú), 'simule' (usted), 'simulemos' (nosotros), 'simulad' (vosotros), 'simulen' (ustedes).
Negative Imperative
yo: no simules
Negative commands for simular use 'no' + present subjunctive: no simules (tú), no simule (usted), no simulemos (nosotros), no simuléis (vosotros), no simulen (ustedes).