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Conjugation Chart of “Encender” (to turn on) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Encender”

The presente de subjuntivo of encender is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about turning something on or igniting something, for example: Espero que enciendas la chimenea esta noche. (I hope you light the fireplace tonight.)

This 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 Encender in the Subjunctive Mood

Encender generally means to turn on or light up, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To turn on or light up: for example, Espero que enciendas la luz cuando entres a la habitación. (I hope you turn on the light when you enter the room.)

To ignite or set fire to: for example, Es importante que no enciendas fuego en el bosque. (It’s important that you don’t start a fire in the forest.)

To excite or arouse (colloquial): for example, Esa película porno no me enciende para nada. (That porn movie doesn’t turn me on at all.)

To start an engine or machine: for example, Ojalá que enciendas el coche con cuidado. (I hope you start the car carefully.)

To inflame or intensify (figurative): for example, Temo que sus comentarios enciendan más la discusión. (I fear that their comments will further inflame the discussion.)

Real Life Examples of Encender in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que el nuevo presidente encienda la economía. (I hope the new president boosts the economy.)

Es importante que cada persona encienda una vela para la vigilia. (It’s important that each person lights a candle for the vigil.)

El instructor dijo que encendamos las computadoras antes de comenzar la clase. (The instructor said we should turn on the computers before starting the class.)

Ojalá que enciendas el aire acondicionado antes de que llegue el calor. (I hope you turn on the air conditioning before the heat arrives.)

Aunque no lo creas, el chamán recomendó que encendamos una fogata para la ceremonia espiritual. (Believe it or not, the shaman recommended we light a bonfire for the spiritual ceremony.)

El mecánico sugirió que enciendan el motor y escuchen si hay algún ruido extraño. (The mechanic suggested they turn on the engine and listen for any strange noises.)

Para la cena romántica, es esencial que enciendas las velas aromáticas. (For the romantic dinner, it’s essential that you light the scented candles.)

Mis padres insistieron en que encendamos la chimenea para calentar la casa. (My parents insisted that we light the fireplace to warm up the house.)

El instructor de yoga dijo que encendamos algunos inciensos para relajarnos. (The yoga instructor said we should light some incense to relax.)

Aunque no tengo frío, me gustaría que enciendan la estufa para crear un ambiente acogedor. (Even though I’m not cold, I’d like them to turn on the stove to create a cozy atmosphere.)

Antes de irnos de vacaciones, es importante que enciendas las luces con el temporizador. (Before we go on vacation, it’s important that you turn on the lights with the timer.)

Para la fiesta de cumpleaños, la mamá pidió que encendamos las velas del pastel. (For the birthday party, mom asked that we light the candles on the cake.)

Aunque el día está nublado, el jardinero recomienda que encendamos las lámparas de calor para las plantas. (Even though it’s a cloudy day, the gardener recommends we turn on the heat lamps for the plants.)

En el campamento, el líder aconsejó que encendamos una fogata para preparar las salchichas. (At the campsite, the leader advised that we light a campfire to cook the hot dogs.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Encender (to turn on) 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.