torear Present Subjunctive Conjugation
torear — to bullfight
The present subjunctive of torear ('toree', 'torees', etc.) expresses wishes, doubts, or emotions about current or future actions.
torear Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use this tense after expressions of desire, doubt, emotion, or uncertainty, when talking about bullfighting. For example, wishing someone *will* bullfight well, or doubting if they *can*.
Notes on torear in the Present Subjunctive
Torear is regular in the present subjunctive. It shares forms with the imperative.
Example Sentences
Espero que tú torees con valentía.
I hope you bullfight with bravery.
tú
Dudo que él toree hoy.
I doubt he will bullfight today.
él/ella/usted
Queremos que ustedes toreen bien.
We want you all to bullfight well.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Me alegra que toreemos juntos.
I'm happy that we bullfight together.
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the present subjunctive.
Correct: After 'espero que', use 'torees' (subjunctive), not 'toreas' (indicative).
Why: Certain trigger phrases (like 'espero que', 'dudo que') require the subjunctive mood.
Mistake: Confusing present subjunctive with imperative.
Correct: While forms overlap (e.g., 'toree'), context distinguishes commands ('¡Toree usted!') from wishes ('Espero que toree').
Why: The same verb form can function in two different moods depending on the sentence structure.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: toreo
The present tense of torear ('toreo', 'toreas', etc.) describes current actions or habitual bullfighting.
Preterite
yo: toreé
The preterite of torear ('toreé', 'toreaste', etc.) describes completed actions of bullfighting in the past.
Imperfect
yo: toreaba
The imperfect of torear ('toreaba', 'toreabas', etc.) describes ongoing or habitual bullfighting in the past.
Future
yo: torearé
The future tense of torear ('torearé', 'torearás', etc.) indicates actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: torearía
The conditional of torear ('torearía', 'torearías', etc.) expresses 'would' actions or polite requests.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: toreara
The imperfect subjunctive of torear ('toreara', 'torearas', etc.) is used for past hypotheticals or polite requests.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: torea
Use the imperative of torear for direct commands like 'torea' (you, informal) or 'toreen' (you all).
Negative Imperative
yo: no torees
Negative commands like 'no torees' (don't you bullfight) use the present subjunctive.