The Subjunctive Mood of Conversar is used to express desires, doubts, or hypothetical situations, for example: Espero que conversemos sobre el proyecto esta tarde. (I hope we discuss the project this afternoon.)

Conversar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the Present Subjunctive follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Conversar (to converse) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

Conversar generally means to converse or chat, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To chat or converse: This is the most common meaning, for example, Es importante que conversemos sobre el futuro (It’s important that we converse about the future).

To discuss: It can also mean to discuss something, for example, Espero que conversemos los detalles del proyecto (I hope we discuss the details of the project).

To talk: In a more general sense, it can mean to talk, for example, Aunque conversemos toda la noche, no llegaremos a un acuerdo (Even if we talk all night, we won’t reach an agreement).

To gossip (colloquial): In informal contexts, it can mean to gossip, for example, No me gusta que conversen sobre mí a mis espaldas (I don’t like it when you gossip about me behind my back).

To flirt (colloquial): In some regions, it can also mean to flirt, for example, ¿Quieres que conversemos un rato? (Do you want to flirt for a while?)

Examples

Examples of Conversar in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que conversemos sobre este tema. (It’s important that we discuss this topic.)

El jefe sugirió que conversáramos en privado. (The boss suggested that we talk in private.)

Aunque no estés de acuerdo, es necesario que converses con respeto. (Even if you disagree, it’s necessary that you speak respectfully.)

Ojalá que mis padres conversen sobre mi futuro con más frecuencia. (I wish my parents would discuss my future more often.)

Para mejorar nuestra relación, el consejero recomienda que conversemos más. (To improve our relationship, the counselor recommends that we talk more.)

Es una lástima que no converses con tus vecinos de vez en cuando. (It’s a shame that you don’t chat with your neighbors once in a while.)

Sería bueno que converséis sobre vuestros planes para el futuro. (It would be good if you discussed your plans for the future.)

Quiero que conversen este asunto con calma y madurez. (I want you to discuss this matter calmly and maturely.)

Preferiría que conversáramos en un lugar más tranquilo. (I’d prefer that we talk in a quieter place.)

Es fundamental que converse con su abogado antes de tomar una decisión. (It’s essential that you talk to your lawyer before making a decision.)

El mediador insistió en que ambas partes conversaran hasta llegar a un acuerdo. (The mediator insisted that both parties discuss until reaching an agreement.)

Tal vez sería mejor que conversemos después de que te calmes un poco. (Maybe it would be better if we talk after you calm down a bit.)

Dudo que conversen sobre política en la cena familiar. (I doubt they’ll discuss politics at the family dinner.)

¿Crees que converses con tu jefe sobre un aumento de sueldo? (Do you think you’ll talk to your boss about a raise?)

Aunque no lo creas, es vital que conversemos sobre este tema delicado. (Believe it or not, it’s vital that we discuss this delicate topic.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Conversar (to converse) 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.