sobornar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
sobornar — to bribe
The present subjunctive forms are soborne, sobornes, sobornemos, sobornéis, sobornen.
sobornar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use the present subjunctive after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty, or in negative commands. It's for situations that aren't necessarily factual.
Notes on sobornar in the Present Subjunctive
Sobornar is regular in the present subjunctive. The stem 'soborn-' remains the same, and regular -ar endings are added.
Example Sentences
Dudo que él soborne al árbitro.
I doubt that he will bribe the referee.
él/ella/usted
Espero que no nos sobornen.
I hope they don't bribe us.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Quiero que sobornes al vendedor para obtener un descuento.
I want you to bribe the seller to get a discount.
tú
No creo que sea necesario sobornar a nadie.
I don't think it's necessary to bribe anyone.
Te pido que no sobornes a los guardias.
I ask you not to bribe the guards.
tú
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the present subjunctive after verbs of doubt or desire.
Correct: After 'dudo que', 'espero que', 'quiero que', etc., use the present subjunctive: 'dudo que soborne', not 'dudo que soborna'.
Why: These expressions indicate uncertainty or desire, triggering the subjunctive mood.
Mistake: Forgetting the 'que' after certain expressions.
Correct: Ensure you use 'que' when needed, like 'Espero que tú sobornes'.
Why: The conjunction 'que' links the main clause to the subordinate clause requiring the subjunctive.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: soborno
Soborno, sobornas, soborna, sobornamos, sobornáis, sobornan describe current or habitual bribery.
Preterite
yo: soborné
Soborné, sobornaste, sobornó, sobornamos, sobornasteis, sobornaron are the completed past actions for 'to bribe'.
Imperfect
yo: sobornaba
Sobornaba, sobornabas, sobornaba, sobornábamos, sobornabais, sobornaban describe ongoing or habitual past bribery.
Future
yo: sobornaré
Sobornaré, sobornarás, sobornará, sobornaremos, sobornaréis, sobornarán predict future bribery.
Conditional
yo: sobornaría
Sobornaría, sobornarías, sobornaría, sobornaríamos, sobornaríais, sobornarían express hypothetical bribery.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: sobornara
Forms like sobornara or sobornase express hypothetical or past subjunctive situations.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: soborna
Soborna, soborne, sobornemos, sobornad, sobornen are the commands for 'to bribe'.
Negative Imperative
yo: no sobornes
No sobornes, no soborne, no sobornemos, no sobornéis, no sobornen are negative commands for 'to bribe'.