toser Present Subjunctive Conjugation
toser — to cough
The present subjunctive of toser is 'cosa', 'toses', 'tosa', 'tosamos', 'tosáis', 'tosan'.
toser Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use this when expressing wishes, doubts, emotions, or uncertainty, often after phrases like 'Espero que...' (I hope that...), 'Dudo que...' (I doubt that...), or 'Quiero que...' (I want that...). For example, 'Espero que no tosa hoy' (I hope he doesn't cough today).
Notes on toser in the Present Subjunctive
Toser is regular in the present subjunctive. It follows the standard pattern for -er verbs, changing the stem vowel from 'o' to 'o' (no change) and using the 'a' endings of -ar verbs.
Example Sentences
Espero que no tosa mucho esta noche.
I hope he doesn't cough much tonight.
él/ella/usted
Dudo que tú toses por el frío.
I doubt you are coughing because of the cold.
tú
Quiero que tosan más fuerte para que los oigan.
I want them to cough louder so that they can be heard.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
No creo que tosemos por alergia.
I don't think we are coughing due to allergies.
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the indicative present instead of the subjunctive.
Correct: After expressions of doubt or desire, use the subjunctive: 'Dudo que tosa', not 'Dudo que tose'.
Why: The subjunctive mood is required to express uncertainty, doubt, or subjective reactions.
Mistake: Incorrect stem change or ending.
Correct: Remember the present subjunctive endings for -er verbs are -a, -as, -a, -amos, -áis, -an. Toser is regular.
Why: Learners might mistakenly apply other verb patterns or forget the specific subjunctive endings.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: toso
The present tense of toser is 'toso', 'toses', 'tose', 'tosemos', 'toséis', 'tosen'.
Preterite
yo: tosí
The preterite of toser is regular: tosí, tosiste, tosió, tosimos, tosisteis, tosieron.
Imperfect
yo: tosía
The imperfect of toser is 'tosía', 'tosías', 'tosía', 'tosíamos', 'tosíais', 'tosían'.
Future
yo: toseré
The future tense of toser is 'toseré', 'toserás', 'toserá', 'toseremos', 'toseréis', 'toserán'.
Conditional
yo: tosería
The conditional of toser is 'tosería', 'toserías', 'tosería', 'toseríamos', 'toseríais', 'toserían'.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: tosiera
The imperfect subjunctive of toser (-ra or -se form) is used for past hypotheticals or wishes, like 'tosiera' or 'tosiera'.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: tose
Tose (tú), tosed (vosotros), and tose/tosa/tosen (usted/ustedes) are the commands for 'toser'.
Negative Imperative
yo: no tosas
Use no + subjunctive: no tosa (usted), no tosas (tú), no toseamos (nosotros), no tosed (vosotros), no tosan (ustedes).