The Subjunctive Mood of Abordar is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about an action, for example: Espero que abordemos el tema con cuidado. (I hope we approach the topic carefully.)

Abordar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the Present Subjunctive follow the regular pattern for that verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Abordar (to board) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

The present subjunctive of abordar is used to express wishes, desires, doubts, or uncertainty about an action or situation.

To board or get on: For example, Espero que abordemos el avión a tiempo. (I hope we board the plane on time.)

To approach or tackle: For example, Es importante que abordemos el problema con calma. (It’s important that we approach the problem calmly.)

To deal with or address (a topic): For example, El profesor quiere que abordemos el tema de la contaminación. (The teacher wants us to address the topic of pollution.)

To accost or approach (someone, often aggressively): For example, Temo que me aborden los delincuentes. (I fear that the criminals will accost me.)

To hit on or make a pass at (someone, colloquial): For example, No quiero que me aborden en la fiesta. (I don’t want anyone to hit on me at the party.)

Examples

Examples of Abordar in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que abordemos el tema con sensibilidad. (It’s important that we approach the topic with sensitivity.)

El profesor sugirió que abordemos el análisis desde una nueva perspectiva. (The professor suggested that we approach the analysis from a new perspective.)

Ojalá que aborden la cuestión de manera objetiva. (I hope they approach the issue objectively.)

Aunque es difícil, es necesario que abordes tus miedos. (Although it’s difficult, it’s necessary that you face your fears.)

Independientemente de las circunstancias, es esencial que abordemos el problema con calma. (Regardless of the circumstances, it’s essential that we approach the problem calmly.)

Sugiero que aborden el tema con tacto durante la reunión. (I suggest they approach the topic tactfully during the meeting.)

Tal vez sería mejor que abordes el asunto directamente con tu jefe. (Maybe it would be better if you address the matter directly with your boss.)

Espero que los negociadores aborden las conversaciones con buena fe. (I hope the negotiators approach the talks in good faith.)

Antes de tomar una decisión, es crucial que abordemos todas las posibles consecuencias. (Before making a decision, it’s crucial that we consider all possible consequences.)

La próxima vez que aborden el tema, deberían ser más cuidadosos con su lenguaje. (Next time they approach the topic, they should be more careful with their language.)

Aunque es un tema delicado, es importante que abordemos la cuestión con madurez. (Although it’s a sensitive topic, it’s important that we approach the issue with maturity.)

Sería recomendable que abordes el problema con una mentalidad abierta. (It would be advisable for you to approach the problem with an open mind.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Abordar (to board) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American 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.