The subjunctive mood of Conducir is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about driving or leading something. For example, Es importante que conduzcas con precaución. (It’s important that 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 (Latin American Spanish):

The present subjunctive of conducir is used to express wishes, desires, demands, or uncertainty about an action or situation.

To express a wish or desire: For example, Espero que conduzcas con cuidado. (I hope you drive carefully.)

To express a demand or recommendation: For example, Es necesario que conduzcas más despacio. (It’s necessary that you drive more slowly.)

To express uncertainty or doubt: For example, Dudo que conduzca bien con tanto tráfico. (I doubt he/she drives well with so much traffic.)

Idiomatic usage: For example, ¡Conduce o te callas! (Drive or shut up! – implying someone is complaining but not taking action.)

Examples

Examples of Conducir in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que el conductor conduzca con cuidado en esta carretera sinuosa. (I hope the driver drives carefully on this winding road.)

Es importante que conduzcas a una velocidad segura, especialmente en áreas residenciales. (It’s important that you drive at a safe speed, especially in residential areas.)

El instructor recomienda que conduzca con ambas manos en el volante. (The instructor recommends that you drive with both hands on the steering wheel.)

Para el viaje familiar, sugiero que conduzcamos con precaución y hagamos paradas frecuentes. (For the family trip, I suggest we drive cautiously and make frequent stops.)

Aunque tengan prisa, es crucial que conduzcan de manera responsable y respeten las señales de tránsito. (Although you’re in a hurry, it’s crucial that you drive responsibly and obey traffic signs.)

Para evitar accidentes, es fundamental que conduzcas sin distracciones como el uso del celular. (To avoid accidents, it’s essential that you drive without distractions like using your phone.)

Aunque tengas mucha experiencia, siempre es bueno que conduzcas con precaución en condiciones climáticas adversas. (Even if you have a lot of experience, it’s always good that you drive cautiously in adverse weather conditions.)

Es recomendable que conduzcamos de manera eco-amigable para reducir nuestra huella de carbono. (It’s advisable that we drive in an eco-friendly manner to reduce our carbon footprint.)

Aunque estés cansado después de un largo día, es crucial que conduzcas con atención y no te duermas al volante. (Even if you’re tired after a long day, it’s crucial that you drive attentively and don’t fall asleep at the wheel.)

Antes de iniciar un viaje largo, es recomendable que conduzcamos con un compañero para turnarnos al volante. (Before starting a long trip, it’s advisable that we drive with a companion to take turns at the wheel.)

Aunque tengan prisa por llegar a su destino, es crucial que conduzcan a una velocidad legal y segura. (Although you’re in a hurry to reach your destination, it’s crucial that you drive at a legal and safe speed.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Conducir (to drive) 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.