The present subjunctive mood of reservar is used to express desires, doubts, or uncertainty about reserving something, for example: Espero que reserves una mesa para la cena. (I hope you reserve a table for dinner.)

Reservar is a regular -ar verb, so its present subjunctive conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Reservar (to reserve) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

Reservar generally means to reserve or book something, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To reserve or book: for example, Espero que reserven una mesa para la cena familiar (I hope they reserve a table for the family dinner).

To withhold or keep back: for example, Es mejor que me reserve mis opiniones por ahora (It’s better if I withhold my opinions for now).

To keep or maintain (colloquial): for example, Que se reserve la calma ante la situación (May he/she keep calm in the situation).

To be cautious or wary (colloquial): for example, Reservaos de confiar en extraños (Be wary of trusting strangers).

Examples

Examples of Reservar in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que reserven una mesa para la cena familiar. (I hope they reserve a table for the family dinner.)

Para el viaje, es importante que reservemos los boletos con anticipación. (For the trip, it’s important that we reserve the tickets in advance.)

El jefe recomienda que reserves una habitación de hotel cerca de la oficina. (The boss recommends that you reserve a hotel room near the office.)

Aunque no estoy seguro, me gustaría que reserve un lugar en el restaurante por si acaso. (Although I’m not sure, I’d like you to reserve a place at the restaurant just in case.)

Antes de ir al concierto, es mejor que reserven sus entradas en línea. (Before going to the concert, it’s better that they reserve their tickets online.)

Para la boda, mis padres insisten en que reservemos un salón de eventos. (For the wedding, my parents insist that we reserve an event hall.)

Aunque sea caro, mis amigos quieren que reserve un paquete turístico de lujo. (Even though it’s expensive, my friends want me to reserve a luxury tour package.)

El instructor sugiere que reservemos un campo de práctica para el próximo entrenamiento. (The instructor suggests that we reserve a practice field for the next training session.)

Mis colegas esperan que reserven un espacio de trabajo privado para nuestra próxima reunión. (My colleagues expect them to reserve a private workspace for our next meeting.)

Aunque no lo necesitamos ahora, es buena idea que reserves un lugar en la guardería por si acaso. (Even though we don’t need it now, it’s a good idea that you reserve a spot at the daycare just in case.)

Antes de viajar, mi tía recomienda que reserve un automóvil de alquiler con anticipación. (Before traveling, my aunt recommends that you reserve a rental car in advance.)

Para la fiesta de cumpleaños, mis hijos quieren que reservemos un lugar con un área de juegos. (For the birthday party, my kids want us to reserve a place with a play area.)

Aunque sea difícil, es importante que reserven un lugar en el campamento de verano para los niños. (Although it’s difficult, it’s important that they reserve a spot at the summer camp for the kids.)

Antes de ir de vacaciones, mi jefe sugiere que reserve un lugar para trabajar de forma remota. (Before going on vacation, my boss suggests that you reserve a place to work remotely.)

Para la próxima conferencia, la compañía quiere que reservemos un stand en la exposición comercial. (For the next conference, the company wants us to reserve a booth at the trade show.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Reservar (to reserve) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (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.