subrayar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
subrayar — to underline
Use present subjunctive forms like 'subraye' (yo/él/ella/Ud.) after expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion.
subrayar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
This tense is used when the main clause expresses doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty, and the subordinate clause has a different subject. For example, 'Espero que subrayes los puntos importantes' (I hope that you underline the important points).
Notes on subrayar in the Present Subjunctive
Subrayar is regular in the present subjunctive. All forms are derived from the 'yo' form of the present indicative ('subrayo'), dropping the -o and adding the opposite vowel endings.
Example Sentences
Quiero que subrayes las ideas principales.
I want you to underline the main ideas.
tú
Es importante que él subraye los detalles clave.
It's important that he underlines the key details.
él/ella/usted
Dudo que nosotros subrayemos todo el texto.
I doubt that we will underline the whole text.
nosotros
Me alegra que ustedes subrayen la información correcta.
I'm glad that you all underline the correct information.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
No creo que subrayéis las fechas importantes.
I don't think you (plural, informal) will underline the important dates.
vosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the present subjunctive, e.g., 'Quiero que subrayas...'.
Correct: Use the present subjunctive: 'Quiero que subrayes...'.
Why: Expressions of desire, doubt, emotion, etc., trigger the subjunctive mood.
Mistake: Forgetting the 'que' that often links the main clause to the subjunctive clause.
Correct: Ensure 'que' is present: 'Espero que subrayes...'.
Why: The conjunction 'que' is usually required to connect the two clauses when the subject changes.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: subrayo
Use present forms like 'subrayo' (yo) for actions happening now or habitual actions.
Preterite
yo: subrayé
Use preterite forms like 'subrayé' (yo) for completed actions in the past, like underlining something once.
Imperfect
yo: subrayaba
Use imperfect forms like 'subrayaba' (yo) for ongoing or habitual past actions.
Future
yo: subrayaré
Use future forms like 'subrayaré' (yo) for actions that will definitely happen.
Conditional
yo: subrayaría
Use conditional forms like 'subrayaría' (yo) for hypothetical situations ('would underline').
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: subrayara
Use imperfect subjunctive forms like 'subrayara' or 'subrayase' for past hypotheticals, wishes, or doubts.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: subraya
Use imperative forms like 'subraya' (tú) for direct commands and requests.
Negative Imperative
yo: no subrayes
Use 'no' plus the present subjunctive, like 'no subrayes' (tú), for negative commands.