The presente de subjuntivo of acostar is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about someone lying down or going to bed, for example: Espero que te acuestes temprano esta noche. (I hope you go to bed early tonight.)

This is a stem-changing verb, where the “o” changes to “ue” in all subjunctive forms except nosotros and vosotros.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Acostar (to put to bed) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

The present subjunctive of acostar is used to express desires, doubts, wishes, demands, or uncertainty about someone or something lying down or going to bed.

Desire or wish: For example, Espero que los niños se acuesten temprano esta noche. (I hope the children go to bed early tonight.)

Doubt or uncertainty: For example, No creo que se acueste tan tarde. (I don’t think he/she goes to bed that late.)

Demand or recommendation: For example, Es importante que te acuestes a una hora razonable. (It’s important that you go to bed at a reasonable time.)

Slang or idiomatic: For example, ¡Acuéstate y duerme un rato, flojo! (Go lie down and sleep for a bit, lazy bum!)

Examples

Examples of Acostar in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que acuestes a los niños temprano esta noche. (I hope you put the kids to bed early tonight.)

Es importante que acueste al bebé boca arriba para prevenir el síndrome de muerte súbita. (It’s important that you lay the baby down on their back to prevent sudden infant death syndrome.)

Antes de acostarnos, deberíamos revisar las cerraduras de las puertas. (Before we go to bed, we should check the door locks.)

Ojalá que acuesten a su perro en una cama cómoda. (I hope they let their dog sleep on a comfortable bed.)

Mamá, ¿puedo acostarme un poco más tarde hoy? (Mom, can I stay up a little later tonight?)

El médico recomienda que acueste al paciente de lado para facilitar la respiración. (The doctor recommends you lay the patient on their side to ease breathing.)

Aunque acueste al bebé, asegúrese de mantener un ojo en él. (Even if you put the baby down, make sure to keep an eye on them.)

Recomiendo que acuesten al paciente y le den reposo absoluto. (I recommend you have the patient lie down and get complete rest.)

Antes de acostarnos, revisemos si hay algo en la nevera. (Before we go to bed, let’s check if there’s anything in the fridge.)

Ojalá que acueste a su mascota en un lugar cómodo y seguro. (I hope you let your pet sleep in a comfortable and safe place.)

Mamá, ¿puedo acostarme un ratito más? Prometo dormir temprano mañana. (Mom, can I stay up a little longer? I promise I’ll go to bed early tomorrow.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Acostar (to put to bed) 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.