suministrar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
suministrar — to supply
The present subjunctive of suministrar (suministre, suministres, etc.) is used after expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion.
suministrar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
You'll use the present subjunctive after phrases like 'Espero que...' (I hope that...), 'Quiero que...' (I want that...), 'Dudo que...' (I doubt that...), or 'Me alegra que...' (I'm happy that...). For 'suministrar,' it could be 'Espero que suministres los documentos.' (I hope you supply the documents.)
Notes on suministrar in the Present Subjunctive
Suministrar is regular in the present subjunctive. It follows the standard pattern for -ar verbs, where the 'yo' form of the present indicative ('suministro') provides the stem, and the opposite vowel ('e') is added.
Example Sentences
Espero que suministres los detalles pronto.
I hope you supply the details soon.
tú
Dudo que suministren la cantidad necesaria.
I doubt they will supply the necessary amount.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Queremos que nos suministre ayuda.
We want him/her/you (formal) to supply us with help.
él/ella/usted
Es importante que suministremos los recursos a tiempo.
It's important that we supply the resources on time.
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the present subjunctive.
Correct: After expressions of doubt or desire, use 'suministres' (tú) or 'suministre' (usted), not 'suministras' or 'suministra'.
Why: Certain trigger phrases require the subjunctive mood to express uncertainty or subjective feelings.
Mistake: Forgetting the 'yo' form is the same as 'él/ella/usted'.
Correct: Both 'yo' and 'él/ella/usted' are 'suministre'.
Why: This is a common pattern in the present subjunctive for -ar verbs.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: suministro
The present tense of suministrar (suministro, suministras, etc.) describes current actions or habitual supplying.
Preterite
yo: suministré
The preterite of suministrar is regular: suministré, suministraste, suministró, suministramos, suministrasteis, suministraron.
Imperfect
yo: suministraba
The imperfect of suministrar (suministraba, suministrabas) describes ongoing or habitual past actions of supplying.
Future
yo: suministraré
The future tense of suministrar (suministraré, suministrarás) indicates actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: suministraría
The conditional of suministrar (suministraría, suministrarías) expresses hypothetical actions or polite requests.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: suministrara
The imperfect subjunctive of suministrar (suministrara/suministrase) expresses hypothetical situations or wishes in the past.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: suministra
Use the imperative of suministrar for direct commands like 'suministra' (tú) or 'suministren' (ustedes).
Negative Imperative
yo: no suministres
Use 'no' + present subjunctive forms like 'no suministres' (tú) or 'no suministren' (ustedes) for negative commands.