The Subjunctive Mood of Conversar is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainties about the action of conversing. For example, Es importante que conversemos sobre el proyecto. (It’s important that we discuss the project.)

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 (Latin American Spanish):

The present subjunctive of conversar is used to express desires, doubts, wishes, or uncertainty about the action of conversing.

To express a desire or wish: For example, Espero que conversemos más a menudo. (I hope we converse more often.)

To express doubt or uncertainty: For example, No creo que conversemos mucho esta noche. (I don’t think we’ll converse much tonight.)

To express a recommendation or suggestion: For example, Es mejor que conversemos en privado. (It’s better that we converse in private.)

Colloquial usage: In some Latin American regions, conversar can be used informally to mean “to chat” or “to talk casually.” For example, ¿Quieres conversar un rato? (Do you want to chat for a while?)

Examples

Examples of Conversar in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que conversemos sobre temas interesantes en la fiesta. (I hope we discuss interesting topics at the party.)

Es importante que conversen con respeto durante las negociaciones. (It’s important that you all discuss with respect during the negotiations.)

Me alegra que converse con sus amigos sobre sus metas. (I’m glad that he discusses his goals with his friends.)

Ojalá que converses con tus padres sobre tus planes de viaje. (I hope you discuss your travel plans with your parents.)

Aunque no estemos de acuerdo, es bueno que conversemos sobre estos temas difíciles. (Even if we don’t agree, it’s good that we discuss these difficult topics.)

El jefe sugirió que conversemos sobre las nuevas estrategias de marketing. (The boss suggested that we discuss the new marketing strategies.)

Es necesario que conversen con un asesor financiero antes de invertir. (It’s necessary that you all discuss with a financial advisor before investing.)

Preferiría que converse con un profesional sobre sus preocupaciones de salud. (I’d prefer that she discusses her health concerns with a professional.)

Tal vez converses con tus amigos sobre ese tema tan polémico. (Maybe you should discuss that controversial topic with your friends.)

Siempre que converse con sus colegas, lo hace con mucho respeto. (Whenever he discusses with his colleagues, he does so with great respect.)

Sería bueno que conversemos sobre nuestras tradiciones familiares. (It would be good if we discuss our family traditions.)

El profesor recomienda que conversen en grupos pequeños. (The professor recommends that you all discuss in small groups.)

Quiero que converse con expertos antes de tomar una decisión. (I want her to discuss with experts before making a decision.)

Aunque no estés de acuerdo, es importante que converses con tu pareja sobre el tema. (Even if you don’t agree, it’s important that you discuss the issue with your partner.)

Para mejorar la comunicación, sugiero que conversemos más a menudo. (To improve communication, I suggest we discuss more often.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Conversar (to converse) 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.