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“Preguntar” (to ask) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Preguntar”

The Subjunctive Mood of Preguntar is used to express uncertainty, desire, or subjective statements, for example: Espero que preguntes la dirección. (I hope you ask for the directions.)

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

How to Use Preguntar in the Subjunctive Mood

The present subjunctive of preguntar is used to express uncertainty, desire, emotion, doubt or to make recommendations or suggestions.

To ask a question: For example, Es importante que me preguntes si tienes dudas. (It’s important that you ask me if you have any doubts.)

To express doubt or uncertainty: For example, Dudo que me pregunten la respuesta correcta. (I doubt they’ll ask me the right answer.)

To make a suggestion or recommendation: For example, Te sugiero que le preguntes a tu profesor. (I suggest you ask your teacher.)

To express a wish or desire: For example, Ojalá me pregunten en la reunión. (I wish they would ask me in the meeting.)

Colloquial usage: ¿Qué onda, me preguntas? (What’s up, you asking me?) – Used informally to ask someone’s opinion or perspective.

Real Life Examples of Preguntar in the Subjunctive Mood

¿Pregunte al mesero por el menú vegetariano? (Should I ask the waiter for the vegetarian menu?)

Mamá, preguntemos al guía turístico sobre los horarios de los museos. (Mom, let’s ask the tour guide about the museum hours.)

Oye Juan, preguntes lo que preguntes, no te voy a decir dónde escondí tu regalo. (Hey Juan, ask what you ask, I won’t tell you where I hid your gift.)

En la reunión, pregunte al jefe sobre las nuevas políticas de la empresa. (At the meeting, ask the boss about the company’s new policies.)

Amigos, pregunten todo lo que quieran saber sobre el proyecto. (Friends, ask whatever you want to know about the project.)

Antes de firmar el contrato, pregunte al abogado si hay alguna cláusula engañosa. (Before signing the contract, ask the lawyer if there are any deceptive clauses.)

En la fiesta, pregunte a los demás invitados si conocen algún buen lugar para bailar salsa. (At the party, ask the other guests if they know a good place to dance salsa.)

Cuando vayamos de compras, preguntemos a los vendedores por las ofertas y descuentos. (When we go shopping, let’s ask the salespeople about deals and discounts.)

En la próxima cita médica, pregunte al doctor sobre los efectos secundarios de los medicamentos. (At the next doctor’s appointment, ask about the side effects of the medications.)

Antes de viajar, pregunten en el hotel si aceptan mascotas. (Before traveling, ask the hotel if they accept pets.)

En la entrevista de trabajo, pregunte sobre las oportunidades de crecimiento profesional. (In the job interview, ask about opportunities for professional growth.)

Cuando preguntes por direcciones, asegúrate de ser específico sobre tu destino. (When you ask for directions, make sure to be specific about your destination.)

En la próxima reunión familiar, preguntemos a los abuelos sobre sus historias de la infancia. (At the next family gathering, let’s ask the grandparents about their childhood stories.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Preguntar (to ask) 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.