voltear Present Subjunctive Conjugation
voltear — to turn over
The present subjunctive of voltear, like 'voltee' or 'volteen', is used after expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion.
voltear Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use the present subjunctive when your main clause expresses doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty about the action of voltear. For instance, 'Espero que voltees el libro' (I hope you turn the book over).
Notes on voltear in the Present Subjunctive
Voltear is regular in the present subjunctive. The stem 'volte-' remains the same, and the standard '-ar' subjunctive endings are added.
Example Sentences
Dudo que él voltee la camisa para lavarla.
I doubt he will turn the shirt inside out to wash it.
él/ella/usted
Quiero que voltees la página cuando termines de leer.
I want you to turn the page when you finish reading.
tú
Es importante que volteemos el colchón regularmente.
It's important that we turn over the mattress regularly.
nosotros
Me alegra que ustedes voltearan la situación a su favor.
I'm glad that you all turned the situation to your favor.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the present subjunctive after verbs of volition or emotion.
Correct: After 'espero que', 'quiero que', 'dudo que', use the subjunctive: 'Espero que voltees'.
Why: These trigger the subjunctive mood because they express subjectivity, not objective fact.
Mistake: Using the wrong ending, e.g., 'volteas' instead of 'voltees' for 'tú'.
Correct: The 'tú' form in the present subjunctive is 'voltees'.
Why: The endings for -ar verbs in the present subjunctive are -e, -es, -e, -emos, -éis, -en, which differ from the indicative.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: volteo
The present tense of voltear, like 'volteo' or 'voltea', is used for actions happening now or habitual actions.
Preterite
yo: volteé
The preterite of voltear, like 'volteé' or 'volteó', describes completed actions in the past.
Imperfect
yo: volteaba
The imperfect of voltear, like 'volteaba' or 'volteaban', describes ongoing or habitual past actions.
Future
yo: voltearé
The future tense of voltear, like 'voltearé' or 'volteará', indicates actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: voltearía
The conditional of voltear, like 'voltearía', expresses hypothetical actions ('would turn over').
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: volteara
The imperfect subjunctive of voltear, like 'volteara' or 'voltease', is used for past hypotheticals or wishes.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: voltea
Use the imperative forms like 'voltea' (you singular) and 'volteen' (you plural) for direct commands with voltear.
Negative Imperative
yo: no voltees
Use 'no voltees' (you singular) and 'no volteen' (you plural) for negative commands with voltear.