untar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
untar — to spread
Use 'unte' for wishes, doubts, or recommendations about spreading.
untar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use the present subjunctive 'unte' after expressions of desire, doubt, emotion, or uncertainty when talking about spreading something. It's for when the action of spreading is not a definite fact.
Notes on untar in the Present Subjunctive
Untar is regular in the present subjunctive.
Example Sentences
Espero que untes el pan con mermelada.
I hope you spread the bread with jam.
tú
Dudo que él unte la mantequilla correctamente.
I doubt he spreads the butter correctly.
él/ella/usted
Quiero que ustedes unten la salsa en las papas.
I want you (plural) to spread the sauce on the fries.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative 'untas' instead of 'untes' after 'espero que'.
Correct: After 'espero que', you need the subjunctive: 'espero que untes'.
Why: 'Espero que' introduces uncertainty or a wish, requiring the subjunctive mood.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: unto
Use 'unto', 'untas', 'unta' for actions of spreading happening now or habitually.
Preterite
yo: unté
Use 'unté', 'untaste', 'untó' for completed actions of spreading in the past.
Imperfect
yo: untaba
Use 'untaba' for ongoing or habitual past spreading.
Future
yo: untaré
Use 'untaré', 'untarás', 'untará' for actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: untaría
Use 'untaría' for 'would spread' - hypotheticals and polite requests.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: untara
Use 'untara' or 'untase' for past hypothetical or uncertain 'spreading' situations.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: unta
Use 'unta' for direct commands to 'tú', like 'spread the jam!'
Negative Imperative
yo: no untes
Use 'no untes' for negative commands to 'tú', like 'don't spread that!'