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Conjugation Chart of “Colocar” (to place) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Colocar”

The presente de subjuntivo of colocar is used to express desires, doubts, or uncertainties about placing or positioning something, for example: Espero que coloques los libros en el estante. (I hope you place the books on the shelf.)

This verb follows the -car to -que spelling-changing conjugation pattern, where the c changes to qu before the endings are added.

How to Use Colocar in the Subjunctive Mood

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

To place or put something somewhere: For example, Espero que coloques los libros en el estante. (I hope you place the books on the shelf.)

To position or arrange something: For example, Es importante que coloques las sillas en filas. (It’s important that you arrange the chairs in rows.)

To locate or situate something: For example, Sugiero que coloquen la nueva oficina cerca del centro. (I suggest that they locate the new office near downtown.)

To place or put someone in a particular situation: For example, No quiero que me coloquen en una posición incómoda. (I don’t want them to put me in an uncomfortable position.)

To hire or employ someone (colloquial): For example, Ojalá que me coloquen en ese trabajo. (I hope they hire me for that job.)

Real Life Examples of Colocar in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que coloquemos la seguridad primero cuando viajamos. (It’s important that we prioritize safety when traveling.)

El jefe sugirió que coloquemos los nuevos procedimientos en práctica de inmediato. (The boss suggested that we implement the new procedures immediately.)

Mamá insistió en que coloque mi plato en el fregadero después de comer. (Mom insisted that I put my plate in the sink after eating.)

Aunque no estés de acuerdo, es importante que coloques a tu familia primero. (Even if you disagree, it’s important that you put your family first.)

El instructor dijo que coloquemos nuestros teléfonos en silencio durante la clase. (The instructor said that we should put our phones on silent during class.)

Para mantener un estilo de vida saludable, el médico recomendó que coloquemos el ejercicio en nuestra rutina diaria. (To maintain a healthy lifestyle, the doctor recommended that we incorporate exercise into our daily routine.)

Aunque cueste trabajo, es crucial que coloquen su educación como prioridad. (Although it’s challenging, it’s crucial that you prioritize your education.)

La policía ordenó que coloquemos nuestras manos donde pudieran verlas. (The police ordered that we put our hands where they could see them.)

El chef insistió en que coloque los ingredientes frescos en el refrigerador apenas llegue a casa. (The chef insisted that I put the fresh ingredients in the fridge as soon as I get home.)

Para tener éxito en el trabajo, es esencial que coloquemos nuestro mejor esfuerzo. (To be successful at work, it’s essential that we give our best effort.)

Aunque sea difícil, es importante que coloques tus metas personales como prioridad. (Although it’s difficult, it’s important that you prioritize your personal goals.)

El entrenador enfatizó que coloquemos nuestra mente en el juego y nos concentremos. (The coach emphasized that we should put our mind on the game and focus.)

Para tener una relación sana, es crucial que coloquen la comunicación abierta y honesta en primer lugar. (For a healthy relationship, it’s crucial that you put open and honest communication first.)

Aunque estés ocupado, es importante que coloque tiempo para relajarte y recargar energías. (Even if you’re busy, it’s important that you make time to relax and recharge.)

El profesor pidió que coloquemos nuestros ensayos en su bandeja de entrada antes del viernes. (The professor asked that we submit our essays to his inbox by Friday.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Colocar (to place) in the Subjunctive Mood (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.