transmitir Present Subjunctive Conjugation
transmitir — to broadcast
The present subjunctive of transmitir (transmita, transmitas, etc.) is used after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, and uncertainty.
transmitir Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use the present subjunctive when the main clause expresses doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty, and the subject changes in the subordinate clause. For 'transmitir', you might say 'I hope you transmit the correct data' or 'It's unlikely they transmit the signal'.
Notes on transmitir in the Present Subjunctive
Transmitir is regular in the present subjunctive. It follows the pattern of other -ir verbs, like 'abrir' (abra, abras, abra...).
Example Sentences
Espero que transmitas tu entusiasmo.
I hope you transmit your enthusiasm.
tú
Dudo que transmita la señal correctamente.
I doubt he/she/it transmits the signal correctly.
él/ella/usted
Queremos que transmitamos un mensaje de paz.
We want us to transmit a message of peace.
nosotros
Es posible que transmitan el evento en vivo.
It's possible that they transmit the event live.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Me alegro de que transmitáis buenas noticias.
I'm happy that you (plural, informal) transmit good news.
vosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the present subjunctive after expressions of doubt or desire.
Correct: Use 'transmitas' instead of 'transmites' after 'Dudo que...' or 'Espero que...'.
Why: Expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, and uncertainty trigger the subjunctive mood.
Mistake: Forgetting to conjugate the verb in the subjunctive when the subject changes.
Correct: Ensure the verb form matches the subject of the subordinate clause (e.g., 'Espero que tú transmitas', not 'Espero que yo transmito').
Why: The subjunctive is used when there's a change of subject between the main and subordinate clauses.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: transmito
The present tense of transmitir describes current actions or habits: transmito, transmites, transmite, transmitimos, transmitís, transmiten.
Preterite
yo: transmití
The preterite of transmitir describes completed actions: transmití, transmitiste, transmitió, transmitimos, transmitisteis, transmitieron.
Imperfect
yo: transmitía
The imperfect of transmitir describes ongoing or habitual past actions: transmitía, transmitías, transmitía, transmitíamos, transmitíais, transmitían.
Future
yo: transmitiré
The future tense of transmitir indicates future actions: transmitiré, transmitirás, transmitirá, transmitiremos, transmitiréis, transmitirán.
Conditional
yo: transmitiría
The conditional of transmitir expresses hypothetical actions ('would transmit'): transmitiría, transmitirías, transmitiría, transmitiríamos, transmitiríais, transmitirían.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: transmitiera
The imperfect subjunctive of transmitir (transmitiera/transmitiese) is used for past hypotheticals, wishes, or doubts.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: transmite
The imperative of transmitir gives direct commands: transmite (tú), transmita (usted), transmitamos (nosotros), transmitan (ustedes), transmitid (vosotros).
Negative Imperative
yo: no transmitas
Negative commands use the present subjunctive: no transmitas (tú), no transmita (usted), no transmitamos (nosotros), no transmitan (ustedes), no transmitáis (vosotros).