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Conjugation Chart of “Contar” (to count) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Contar”

The presente de subjuntivo of Contar is used to express wishes, desires, doubts or uncertainties about the action of counting, for example: Espero que cuentes tus bendiciones todos los días. (I hope you count your blessings every day.)

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

How to Use Contar in the Subjunctive Mood

The present subjunctive of contar is used to express desires, doubts, emotions, and hypothetical situations.

To tell or relate a story: For example, Es importante que cuentes la verdad. (It’s important that you tell the truth.)

To count or enumerate: For example, Necesito que cuentes las monedas. (I need you to count the coins.)

To rely or depend on someone/something (colloquial): For example, Cuento contigo para que me ayudes. (I’m counting on you to help me.)

To share or confide in someone (colloquial): For example, Puedes contar conmigo, soy buena guardando secretos. (You can confide in me, I’m good at keeping secrets.)

To consider or take into account: For example, Es necesario que cuentes con los gastos extras. (It’s necessary that you take the extra expenses into account.)

Real Life Examples of Contar in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que mi hijo cuente con un buen profesor este año. (I hope my son has a good teacher this year.)

Es importante que contemos con recursos suficientes para el proyecto. (It’s important that we have enough resources for the project.)

Ojalá que mis amigos cuenten conmigo en los momentos difíciles. (I hope my friends can count on me in difficult times.)

Aunque no lo creas, cuente con mi apoyo incondicional. (Even if you don’t believe it, you can count on my unconditional support.)

Para que el plan funcione, es necesario que todos contemos la misma versión de los hechos. (For the plan to work, it’s necessary that we all tell the same version of the events.)

Independientemente de lo que pase, cuenten con mi lealtad. (Regardless of what happens, you can count on my loyalty.)

Confío en que cuentes tus problemas a tus padres. (I trust that you’ll confide your problems to your parents.)

Aunque parezca difícil, es importante que cuentes la verdad. (Even though it may seem difficult, it’s important that you tell the truth.)

Ojalá que el equipo cuente con suficientes jugadores para el partido. (I hope the team has enough players for the game.)

Es fundamental que contemos con un plan de emergencia en caso de desastre natural. (It’s essential that we have an emergency plan in case of a natural disaster.)

Quiero que cuentes conmigo para lo que necesites. (I want you to be able to count on me for whatever you need.)

Aunque no lo creas, cuente con mi discreción absoluta. (Even if you don’t believe it, you can count on my absolute discretion.)

Para que el negocio prospere, es necesario que contemos con un buen equipo de trabajo. (For the business to prosper, it’s necessary that we have a good work team.)

Ojalá que cuenten con los recursos necesarios para terminar el proyecto a tiempo. (I hope you have the necessary resources to finish the project on time.)

Es importante que cuentes tus logros en la entrevista de trabajo. (It’s important that you talk about your achievements in the job interview.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Contar (to count) in the Subjunctive Mood (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.