The subjuntivo presente of Conducir is used to express desires, doubts, or hypothetical situations related to driving or leading, for example: Espero que conduzcas con cuidado. (I hope you drive carefully.)

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Conducir (to drive) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

Conducir generally means “to drive” or “to lead”, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To drive or operate a vehicle: for example, Es importante que conduzca con precaución (It’s important that you drive carefully).

To lead or guide: for example, Es necesario que el guía conduzca al grupo por el camino correcto (It’s necessary that the guide leads the group along the right path).

To transmit or convey: for example, Es esencial que el cable conduzca la electricidad de manera eficiente (It’s essential that the cable conveys electricity efficiently).

To behave or act (colloquial): for example, Espero que te conduzcas bien en la fiesta (I hope you behave well at the party).

To lead or take somewhere (colloquial): for example, Ojalá que el camino te conduzca al éxito (Hopefully the path leads you to success).

Examples

Examples of Conducir in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que conduzcas con precaución en la carretera. (It’s important that you drive carefully on the road.)

Ojalá que el mecánico conduzca tu auto con cuidado mientras lo repara. (Hopefully the mechanic drives your car carefully while repairing it.)

Aunque no tengas mucha experiencia, es necesario que conduzcas con confianza. (Even though you don’t have much experience, it’s necessary that you drive confidently.)

Para el examen práctico, es esencial que conduzcamos siguiendo todas las reglas de tránsito. (For the driving test, it’s essential that we drive following all traffic rules.)

Si quieren llegar a tiempo, sugiero que conduzcan un poco más rápido. (If you want to arrive on time, I suggest you drive a bit faster.)

Independientemente de las condiciones climáticas, es mejor que conduzcas con extrema precaución. (Regardless of weather conditions, it’s better that you drive with extreme caution.)

Tal vez sería bueno que conduzcamos en auto para evitar el tráfico de la ciudad. (Maybe it would be good for us to drive to avoid city traffic.)

A menos que conduzcan con mucho cuidado, no les recomiendo viajar de noche. (Unless you drive very carefully, I don’t recommend traveling at night.)

Dudo que mi amigo conduzca de forma responsable después de beber tanto. (I doubt my friend will drive responsibly after drinking so much.)

Quizás convenga que conduzcas tú, ya que conoces mejor la ruta. (Perhaps it’s better that you drive, since you know the route better.)

Insisto en que conduzcamos con las luces encendidas por seguridad. (I insist that we drive with the lights on for safety.)

Aunque tengas prisa, es imprescindible que conduzcas respetando los límites de velocidad. (Even if you’re in a hurry, it’s essential that you drive respecting speed limits.)

Preferiría que conduzcáis con mucha precaución por las calles estrechas del centro histórico. (I’d prefer that you drive very carefully through the narrow streets of the historic center.)

Sería ideal que conduzcan turnándose para que nadie se canse demasiado. (It would be ideal for you to take turns driving so no one gets too tired.)

Aunque cueste creerlo, es fundamental que conduzcas con ambas manos en el volante. (Hard to believe, but it’s crucial that you drive with both hands on the wheel.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Conducir (to drive) 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.