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Conjugation Chart of “Caminar” (to walk) in the Subjunctive Mood
Pronoun | Conjugation |
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Yo | camine |
Tú | camines |
Él / Ella / Usted | camine |
Nosotros / Nosotras | caminemos |
Vosotros / Vosotras | caminéis |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | caminen |
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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Caminar”
The subjuntivo presente of caminar is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about the action of walking. For example, Espero que caminemos juntos por el parque. (I hope we walk together in the park.)
Caminar is a regular -ar verb, so its present subjunctive conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.
How to Use Caminar in the Subjunctive Mood
Caminar generally means “to walk”, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.
To walk or move around: for example, Espero que camine más para mantenerse en forma (I hope you walk more to stay in shape).
To progress or advance: for example, Es importante que caminemos hacia un futuro más sostenible (It’s important that we move towards a more sustainable future).
To function or operate (figuratively): for example, Para que el proyecto camine, necesitamos más fondos (For the project to move forward, we need more funding).
To leave or depart (colloquial): for example, ¡Que camine de una vez! (Get out of here already!)
To have sex (vulgar slang): for example, Ojalá que caminen un rato para relajarse (I hope you two go have sex for a while to relax).
Real Life Examples of Caminar in the Subjunctive Mood
Es importante que caminemos todos los días para mantenernos saludables. (It’s important that we walk every day to stay healthy.)
El médico recomienda que camines al menos 30 minutos al día. (The doctor recommends that you walk at least 30 minutes a day.)
Aunque está lejos, prefiero que caminemos en lugar de tomar un taxi. (Even though it’s far, I prefer that we walk instead of taking a taxi.)
Es una lástima que no camine más a menudo, le haría bien. (It’s a shame that he doesn’t walk more often, it would do him good.)
Ojalá que caminen con cuidado por la calle, hay mucho tráfico. (I hope they walk carefully on the street, there’s a lot of traffic.)
Para bajar de peso, el entrenador sugiere que caminéis una hora diaria. (To lose weight, the trainer suggests that you walk for an hour daily.)
Mis padres insisten en que camine hasta la escuela en lugar de tomar el autobús. (My parents insist that I walk to school instead of taking the bus.)
Aunque el parque está lejos, me gustaría que caminemos allí el próximo domingo. (Even though the park is far away, I’d like us to walk there next Sunday.)
El instructor de yoga recomienda que caminemos descalzos sobre la hierba de vez en cuando. (The yoga instructor recommends that we walk barefoot on the grass from time to time.)
Es fundamental que caminen con precaución en las zonas de construcción. (It’s essential that they walk carefully in construction zones.)
Aunque tengas prisa, es mejor que camines con calma para evitar accidentes. (Even if you’re in a hurry, it’s better that you walk calmly to avoid accidents.)
Sería bueno que caminemos juntos después del trabajo, así podemos conversar. (It would be good if we walked together after work, so we can chat.)
El guía turístico sugiere que caminemos por el casco antiguo para apreciar la arquitectura. (The tour guide suggests that we walk through the old town to appreciate the architecture.)
Aunque llueva, espero que caminen con cuidado y usen un paraguas. (Even if it rains, I hope they walk carefully and use an umbrella.)
Para mantenerse en forma, el entrenador recomienda que camine al menos 10,000 pasos al día. (To stay in shape, the trainer recommends that you walk at least 10,000 steps a day.)
Conjugation Chart with English Translations
Conjugations of Caminar (to walk) in the Subjunctive Mood (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:
Spanish | English |
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Yo camine | I walk |
Tú camines | You walk |
Él / Ella / Usted camine | He / She / You (formal) walks |
Nosotros / Nosotras caminemos | We walk |
Vosotros / Vosotras caminéis | You all walk |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes caminen | They / You all (formal) walk |
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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.