The Subjunctive Mood of Desayunar is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about the action of having breakfast. For example, Es importante que desayunes bien. (It’s important that you have a good breakfast.)

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Desayunar (to have breakfast) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

The present subjunctive of desayunar is used to express wishes, desires, demands, or uncertainty about the action of having breakfast.

Wish or desire: For example, Espero que desayunes bien. (I hope you have a good breakfast.)

Demand or recommendation: For example, Es importante que desayunes todas las mañanas. (It’s important that you have breakfast every morning.)

Uncertainty: For example, No sé si desayunaré en casa o en la oficina. (I don’t know if I’ll have breakfast at home or at the office.)

Slang or idiomatic usage: In some Latin American countries, desayunarse can mean to start something early or to get a head start, for example, Me desayuné con el trabajo para tener la tarde libre. (I got a head start on work to have the afternoon off.)

Examples

Examples of Desayunar in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que desayunes bien antes de tu viaje para que tengas energía. (I hope you have a good breakfast before your trip so you have energy.)

Si desayunamos juntos, podemos platicar sobre los planes para el día. (If we have breakfast together, we can discuss plans for the day.)

Aunque estés apurado, es importante que desayunes algo nutritivo. (Even if you’re in a hurry, it’s important to have a nutritious breakfast.)

Los expertos recomiendan que desayunemos alimentos ricos en proteínas y fibra. (Experts recommend having foods rich in protein and fiber for breakfast.)

Ojalá que desayunen algo delicioso en el nuevo restaurante. (I hope you all have something delicious for breakfast at the new restaurant.)

Para estar alerta en la reunión, es mejor que desayunes algo sustancioso. (To stay alert in the meeting, it’s better if you have a substantial breakfast.)

Si desayunamos temprano, tendremos más tiempo para disfrutar el día libre. (If we have breakfast early, we’ll have more time to enjoy the day off.)

Es importante que los niños desayunen bien para tener energía en la escuela. (It’s important for children to have a good breakfast to have energy at school.)

Ojalá que desayunes algo rico y nutritivo antes de tu examen. (I hope you have something tasty and nutritious for breakfast before your exam.)

Si desayunamos juntos, podemos repasar los detalles del proyecto. (If we have breakfast together, we can review the project details.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Desayunar (to have breakfast) 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.