The subjuntivo presente of reconocer is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about recognizing something, for example: Espero que reconozcas tu error. (I hope you recognize your mistake.)

This verb follows the -cer to -zca spelling-changing conjugation pattern, where the ‘c’ changes to ‘zc’ before the vowel endings.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Reconocer (to recognize) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

Reconocer generally means “to recognize” or “to acknowledge”, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To admit or confess: for example, Es importante que reconozcas tus errores. (It’s important that you admit your mistakes.)

To express gratitude: for example, Reconozcamos el esfuerzo de nuestros profesores. (Let’s acknowledge the effort of our teachers.)

To identify or distinguish: for example, Aunque esté disfrazado, reconozcamos a nuestro amigo. (Even though he’s in disguise, let’s recognize our friend.)

To inspect or examine: for example, El médico debe reconocer la herida para tratarla. (The doctor must examine the wound to treat it.)

To acknowledge someone’s authority: for example, Aunque no estemos de acuerdo, reconozcamos su autoridad. (Even if we disagree, let’s acknowledge their authority.)

To explore or survey (colloquial): for example, Vamos a reconocer la zona antes de acampar. (Let’s check out the area before camping.)

Examples

Examples of Reconocer in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que reconozcas tus fortalezas y debilidades. (It’s important that you recognize your strengths and weaknesses.)

Ojalá que el juez reconozca tu inocencia. (Hopefully the judge recognizes your innocence.)

Aunque no lo creas, quiero que reconozcas mi esfuerzo. (Even if you don’t believe it, I want you to recognize my effort.)

Es necesario que reconozcamos los derechos de los pueblos indígenas. (It’s necessary that we recognize the rights of indigenous peoples.)

El jefe espera que todos reconozcan la importancia de este proyecto. (The boss expects everyone to recognize the importance of this project.)

Sería bueno que reconozcáis vuestros privilegios de vez en cuando. (It would be good if you all recognized your privileges from time to time.)

Dudo que los políticos reconozcan sus errores tan fácilmente. (I doubt the politicians will recognize their mistakes so easily.)

Mamá quiere que reconozcamos lo afortunados que somos por tener una familia unida. (Mom wants us to recognize how fortunate we are to have a united family.)

Es fundamental que reconozcas la diversidad cultural en tu lugar de trabajo. (It’s essential that you recognize cultural diversity in your workplace.)

Ojalá que la empresa reconozca el gran trabajo que has hecho. (Hopefully the company recognizes the great work you’ve done.)

Tal vez sea hora de que reconozcamos nuestros errores del pasado. (Maybe it’s time we recognized our past mistakes.)

Insisto en que reconozcáis la importancia del reciclaje. (I insist that you all recognize the importance of recycling.)

Lamentablemente, dudo que los fans reconozcan el talento de esa banda indie. (Unfortunately, I doubt the fans will recognize the talent of that indie band.)

Es crucial que reconozcas las señales de una relación tóxica, ¿me estás oyendo? (It’s crucial that you recognize the signs of a toxic relationship, are you listening to me?)

Aunque cueste, es importante que reconozcamos nuestros propios sesgos inconscientes. (Although it’s difficult, it’s important that we recognize our own unconscious biases.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Reconocer (to recognize) 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.