The subjuntivo presente of Aparecer is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about something appearing or manifesting itself, for example: Espero que aparezca el arcoíris después de la lluvia. (I hope the rainbow appears after the rain.)

This verb belongs to the -cer to -zca spelling-changing conjugation type, where the ‘c’ changes to ‘zc’ before the vowel endings.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Aparecer (to appear) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

Aparecer generally means “to appear” or “to show up”, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To appear or show up: for example, Espero que aparezca pronto (I hope he/she appears/shows up soon).

To seem or give the impression of: for example, No aparezca tan preocupado (Don’t seem/give the impression of being so worried).

To come into existence: for example, Ojalá que aparezcan nuevas oportunidades (Hopefully new opportunities come into existence).

To be published or made public: for example, Que aparezca el informe cuanto antes (May the report be published/made public as soon as possible).

To pop up unexpectedly (colloquial): for example, ¡Aparezca de una vez, que me está poniendo nervioso! (Pop up/show up already, you’re making me nervous!)

Examples

Examples of Aparecer in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que aparezca una solución pronto. (I hope a solution appears soon.)

Aunque no aparezca en las noticias, el problema existe. (Even if it doesn’t appear in the news, the problem exists.)

Es importante que aparezcas en la reunión a tiempo. (It’s important that you appear at the meeting on time.)

Ojalá aparezca una oportunidad laboral pronto. (I hope a job opportunity appears soon.)

Quiero que aparezcamos unidos en esta difícil situación. (I want us to appear united in this difficult situation.)

Aunque no aparezcan en los resultados de búsqueda, esos sitios web existen. (Even if they don’t appear in the search results, those websites exist.)

Es necesario que aparezcas con buena actitud en el trabajo. (It’s necessary that you appear with a good attitude at work.)

Ojalá aparezcan más opciones de vivienda asequibles. (I hope more affordable housing options appear.)

Quiero que aparezcáis temprano para ayudar con los preparativos. (I want you all to appear early to help with the preparations.)

Aunque no aparezca en los titulares, el cambio climático es real. (Even if it doesn’t appear in the headlines, climate change is real.)

Es importante que aparezca un líder fuerte en tiempos difíciles. (It’s important that a strong leader appears in difficult times.)

Ojalá aparezca un nuevo tratamiento para esa enfermedad. (I hope a new treatment for that disease appears.)

Quiero que aparezcamos más en fotos familiares. (I want us to appear more in family photos.)

Es necesario que aparezcan nuevas ideas en esta reunión. (It’s necessary that new ideas appear in this meeting.)

Espero que aparezcas en el evento con tu mejor sonrisa. (I hope you appear at the event with your best smile.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Aparecer (to appear) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian 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.