virar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
virar — to turn
The present subjunctive of virar (vire, vires, viremos, etc.) expresses wishes, doubts, emotions, and uncertainty.
virar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use this when you're not stating a fact, but rather expressing a desire, doubt, emotion, or recommendation about someone else turning. For example, 'Espero que vires a tiempo' (I hope you turn on time) or 'Dudo que viren por aquí' (I doubt they turn around here).
Notes on virar in the Present Subjunctive
Virar is regular in the present subjunctive. The forms are vire, vires, vire, viremos, viréis, viren.
Example Sentences
Espero que vire por la calle correcta.
I hope he/she/you (formal) turn down the correct street.
él/ella/usted
No creo que vires tan bruscamente.
I don't think you (informal) turn so abruptly.
tú
Queremos que viren hacia el norte.
We want them to turn north.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Ojalá viremos pronto.
Hopefully, we will turn soon.
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the present subjunctive.
Correct: Use 'vire' or 'vires' after expressions of doubt, desire, etc.
Why: Certain trigger phrases require the subjunctive mood to express non-factual statements.
Mistake: Forgetting the subjunctive ending for 'vosotros'.
Correct: The vosotros form is 'viréis', not 'viráis' (which is indicative).
Why: The 'e' ending is characteristic of the present subjunctive for vosotros, unlike the indicative's 'a'.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: viro
The present tense of virar (viro, viras, vira, etc.) describes actions happening now or habitual turns.
Preterite
yo: viré
The preterite of virar is regular: viré, viraste, viró, viramos, virasteis, viraron.
Imperfect
yo: viraba
The imperfect of virar (viraba, virabas, etc.) describes ongoing or habitual past turns.
Future
yo: viraré
The future tense of virar (viraré, virarás, etc.) indicates actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: viraría
The conditional of virar (viraría, virarías, etc.) expresses hypothetical turns ('would turn') or polite suggestions.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: virara
The imperfect subjunctive of virar (virara/virase) is used for past hypotheticals, wishes, or doubts.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: vira
Use the imperative of virar for direct commands: vira (tú), vire (usted/ustedes), viremos (nosotros), virad (vosotros).
Negative Imperative
yo: no vires
Negative commands use 'no' plus the present subjunctive: no vires (tú), no vire (usted/ustedes), no viremos (nosotros), no viréis (vosotros).