The presente de subjuntivo of admitir is used to express desires, doubts, or uncertainty about allowing or accepting something, for example: Espero que admitas tu error. (I hope you admit your mistake.)

Admitir is a regular -ir verb, so its presente de subjuntivo conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Admitir (to admit) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

The present subjunctive of admitir is used to express desires, doubts, emotions, and hypothetical situations.

To allow or permit: For example, No admito que me hables así (I do not allow you to speak to me like that). This usage conveys granting or denying permission.

To accept or acknowledge: For example, Admito que cometí un error (I admit that I made a mistake). This meaning involves recognizing or confessing something.

To be possible or capable of: For example, Esta puerta no admite llaves (This door does not admit keys). This usage refers to the ability or capacity of something.

To receive or take in (colloquial): For example, Este bar no admite menores (This bar does not admit minors). In informal contexts, it can mean to allow entry or access.

Examples

Examples of Admitir in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que admitas tus errores para poder aprender de ellos. (It’s important that you admit your mistakes in order to learn from them.)

Aunque no lo creas, preferiría que admitas la verdad. (Even if you don’t believe it, I’d prefer that you admit the truth.)

El juez ordenó que el acusado admita su participación en el crimen. (The judge ordered that the accused admit his involvement in the crime.)

Mamá insiste en que admitamos cuando nos equivocamos. (Mom insists that we admit when we’re wrong.)

Ojalá que el político admita sus mentiras ante el público. (Hopefully the politician admits his lies to the public.)

Es fundamental que los empleados admitan sus faltas profesionales. (It’s essential that employees admit their professional shortcomings.)

Quiero que admitas tu parte de la culpa, por más difícil que sea. (I want you to admit your part of the blame, as difficult as it may be.)

Tal vez sería mejor que admitan su derrota y se retiren con dignidad. (Perhaps it would be better if they admit defeat and withdraw with dignity.)

Aunque duela, es necesario que admitas tus limitaciones. (Even though it hurts, it’s necessary that you admit your limitations.)

El terapeuta sugirió que admitamos nuestros miedos para superarlos. (The therapist suggested that we admit our fears in order to overcome them.)

Espero que el equipo admita sus errores y aprenda de esta derrota. (I hope the team admits their mistakes and learns from this defeat.)

Para avanzar, es crucial que admitas tus debilidades sin vergüenza. (To move forward, it’s crucial that you admit your weaknesses without shame.)

Aunque cueste, es mejor que admitan la verdad de una vez. (Even if it’s difficult, it’s better if they admit the truth once and for all.)

El coach insistió en que admitamos nuestros errores para mejorar. (The coach insisted that we admit our mistakes in order to improve.)

Sería bueno que admitas tu adicción para poder recibir ayuda. (It would be good if you admit your addiction in order to receive help.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Admitir (to admit) 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.