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Conjugation Chart of “Comenzar” (to begin) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Comenzar”

The Subjunctive Mood of Comenzar is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about an action beginning. For example, Espero que comiences a estudiar más. (I hope you start studying more.)

Comenzar is a stem-changing verb, meaning the vowel in the stem changes from ‘e’ to ‘ie’ in all subjunctive forms except nosotros and vosotros.

How to Use Comenzar in the Subjunctive Mood

Comenzar generally means “to begin” or “to start”, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To initiate an action: for example, Es importante que comiences a estudiar desde temprano (It’s important that you start studying from an early age).

To start doing something new: for example, Espero que comiences a comer más sano (I hope you start eating healthier).

To begin a journey or process: for example, Cuando comiences tu carrera, recuerda ser humilde (When you begin your career, remember to be humble).

Colloquial usage (rude): for example, ¡Que comiences a respetar a tus mayores! (You should start respecting your elders!)

Idiomatic expression: for example, Comiences como comiences, lo importante es no rendirse (However you start, the important thing is not to give up).

Real Life Examples of Comenzar in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que comiences a ahorrar para tu viaje. (I hope you start saving for your trip.)

Para mejorar tu español, es importante que comiences a practicar todos los días. (To improve your Spanish, it’s important that you start practicing every day.)

Ojalá que comiences un nuevo trabajo pronto. (I hope you start a new job soon.)

Sugiero que comencemos a planear nuestras próximas vacaciones. (I suggest we start planning our next vacation.)

Es necesario que comiences a comer más saludable. (It’s necessary that you start eating healthier.)

Cuando comiencen las clases, tendrás que estudiar mucho. (When classes start, you’ll have to study a lot.)

Ojalá que comiences a hacer ejercicio regularmente. (I hope you start exercising regularly.)

Sería bueno que comencéis a ahorrar para comprar una casa. (It would be good if you start saving to buy a house.)

Es importante que comience a prepararse para el examen. (It’s important that he/she starts preparing for the exam.)

Cuando comencemos el proyecto, necesitaremos toda tu ayuda. (When we start the project, we’ll need all your help.)

Ojalá que comiencen a reciclar en su oficina. (I hope they start recycling at their office.)

Sugiero que comiences a buscar un nuevo trabajo. (I suggest you start looking for a new job.)

Es hora de que comiences a aprender un nuevo idioma. (It’s time for you to start learning a new language.)

Cuando comiences la universidad, tendrás que ser más responsable. (When you start university, you’ll have to be more responsible.)

Sería genial que comencemos a ahorrar para nuestro retiro. (It would be great if we start saving for our retirement.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Comenzar (to begin) in the Subjunctive Mood (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.