The Subjunctive Mood of Averiguar is used to express uncertainty, desire, or subjective statements, for example: Espero que averigües la verdad. (I hope you find out the truth.)

Averiguar is a spelling-changing verb, meaning the ‘u’ changes to ‘ue’ in some conjugations to maintain the original stress and pronunciation.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Averiguar (to find out) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

The present subjunctive of averiguar is used to express desires, doubts, wishes, or uncertainty about investigating, finding out, or determining something.

To find out or determine: Por ejemplo, es importante que averigües la verdad (it’s important that you find out the truth). This is the most common meaning, expressing the idea of investigating or getting to the bottom of something.To inquire or ask about: For example, averigua cuánto cuesta el vuelo (find out how much the flight costs). This usage implies actively seeking information.To verify or confirm: For example, antes de comprar, averigua si el producto es de buena calidad (before buying, make sure the product is good quality). This meaning suggests double-checking or corroborating facts.Slang/Idiomatic: In some contexts, averiguar can imply meddling or sticking one’s nose where it doesn’t belong, for example ¿por qué averiguas sobre mi vida privada? (why are you prying into my private life?).

Examples

Examples of Averiguar in the Subjunctive Mood

Antes de viajar, averigüemos sobre las costumbres locales. (Before traveling, let’s find out about the local customs.)

Es importante que averigües los requisitos de entrada al país. (It’s important that you find out the entry requirements for the country.)

El jefe nos pidió que averigüemos sobre nuevas oportunidades de negocio. (The boss asked us to find out about new business opportunities.)

Para estar seguros, averigüen los horarios de los museos. (To be sure, find out the hours for the museums.)

Sugiero que averigüe sobre los eventos culturales de la ciudad. (I suggest you find out about the cultural events in the city.)

Mis amigos quieren que averigüe sobre los mejores restaurantes de la zona. (My friends want me to find out about the best restaurants in the area.)

Antes de mudarnos, averigüemos sobre las escuelas del vecindario. (Before we move, let’s find out about the schools in the neighborhood.)

Para estar preparados, averigüen sobre el clima típico de la región. (To be prepared, find out about the typical weather in the region.)

Es crucial que averigües sobre las leyes y regulaciones locales. (It’s crucial that you find out about the local laws and regulations.)

Ojalá que averigüen qué se necesita para obtener una visa de trabajo. (I hope they find out what’s needed to get a work visa.)

Quiero que averigüe sobre las últimas noticias y eventos actuales. (I want you to find out about the latest news and current events.)

Mis padres insisten en que averigüemos sobre programas de desarrollo profesional. (My parents insist that we find out about professional development programs.)

El instructor sugirió que averigüemos sobre oportunidades de voluntariado. (The instructor suggested that we find out about volunteering opportunities.)

Antes de tener un hijo, averigüen sobre los recursos disponibles para familias. (Before having a child, find out about the resources available for families.)

Para estar al día, averigüe sobre los últimos avances tecnológicos. (To stay current, find out about the latest technological advancements.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Averiguar (to find out) 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.