The Present Subjunctive of componer is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about composing something. For example, Es importante que componga una nueva canción. (It’s important that I compose a new song.)

Componer is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugation follows a unique pattern in certain tenses like the Present Subjunctive.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Componer (to compose) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

The present subjunctive of componer is used to express wishes, desires, demands, or uncertainty about an action related to composing or putting something together.

To compose music or literature: For example, Es importante que el músico componga una melodía pegadiza. (It’s important that the musician composes a catchy melody.)

To put together or assemble: For example, Necesito que compongamos el mueble antes de que lleguen los invitados. (I need us to assemble the furniture before the guests arrive.)

To make up or constitute (figurative): For example, Es esencial que los diferentes elementos compongan un conjunto armonioso. (It’s essential that the different elements make up a harmonious whole.)

To fix or repair (colloquial): For example, Ojalá que el mecánico pueda componer mi coche hoy. (I hope the mechanic can fix my car today.)

Examples

Examples of Componer in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que compongamos una canción que inspire a la gente. (It’s important that we compose a song that inspires people.)

Ojalá que el músico componga una melodía hermosa para la obra de teatro. (I hope the musician composes a beautiful melody for the play.)

Para el concurso, es necesario que compongas una pieza original. (For the contest, it’s necessary that you compose an original piece.)

Aunque no soy un experto, me gustaría que compongas una canción conmigo. (Even though I’m not an expert, I’d like you to compose a song with me.)

El director sugirió que la banda componga un nuevo álbum antes de la gira. (The director suggested that the band compose a new album before the tour.)

Mamá quiere que compongamos una canción para el cumpleaños de la abuela. (Mom wants us to compose a song for grandma’s birthday.)

Independientemente de su experiencia, es bueno que todo músico componga su propia música. (Regardless of their experience, it’s good for every musician to compose their own music.)

El profesor recomienda que los estudiantes compongan canciones sencillas al principio. (The teacher recommends that students compose simple songs at first.)

Tal vez sea mejor que compongan un rap en lugar de una balada. (Maybe it’s better that they compose a rap instead of a ballad.)

Aunque no tengan instrumentos, insisto en que compongan algo con la voz. (Even if they don’t have instruments, I insist that they compose something with their voice.)

El productor quiere que la banda componga canciones más pegadizas. (The producer wants the band to compose catchier songs.)

Mis amigos esperan que yo componga la música para su próxima obra de teatro. (My friends hope that I compose the music for their next play.)

Sería genial que compongas el tema principal para la nueva película de acción. (It would be great if you composed the main theme for the new action movie.)

El maestro de música sugirió que sus alumnos compongan un rap sobre el reciclaje. (The music teacher suggested that his students compose a rap about recycling.)

Aunque no soy profesional, me emociona que compongamos juntos una canción. (Even though I’m not a professional, I’m excited that we compose a song together.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Componer (to compose) 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.