The Subjunctive Mood of Despedirse is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about the action of saying goodbye. For example, Es importante que me despida de mis amigos antes de irme. (It’s important that I say goodbye to my friends before leaving.)

Despedirse is an e to i stem-changing verb, meaning the e in the verb stem changes to i in certain conjugations. This pattern is common among many Spanish verbs.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Despedirse (to say goodbye) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

The present subjunctive of despedirse is used to express wishes, desires, doubts, or uncertainty about the action of saying goodbye or leaving.

To say goodbye: For example, Es importante que te despidas de tus amigos antes de irte. (It’s important that you say goodbye to your friends before leaving.)

To leave or depart: For example, Espero que no te despidas tan pronto. (I hope you don’t leave so soon.)

To quit or resign (from a job): For example, No creo que se despida de su trabajo. (I don’t think he’ll quit his job.)

To break up (with a romantic partner): For example, Temo que se despida de su novia. (I’m afraid he’ll break up with his girlfriend.)

To say farewell (in a more formal or poetic sense): For example, Que te despidas con honor de esta vida. (May you bid farewell to this life with honor.)

Examples

Examples of Despedirse in the Subjunctive Mood

Antes de despedirme, quiero decirte que ha sido un placer trabajar contigo. (Before saying goodbye, I want to tell you that it has been a pleasure working with you.)

No te despidas todavía, la fiesta acaba de comenzar. (Don’t say goodbye yet, the party is just getting started.)

Espero que no te despidas de tus sueños tan fácilmente. (I hope you don’t give up on your dreams so easily.)

¿Podrías despedirte de los invitados cuando se vayan? (Could you say goodbye to the guests when they leave?)

Antes de despedirme, quiero agradecerles por su hospitalidad. (Before saying goodbye, I want to thank you for your hospitality.)

No te despidas de tu pasión, sigue persiguiendo tus metas. (Don’t say goodbye to your passion, keep pursuing your goals.)

Espero que no te despidas de tu familia tan pronto. (I hope you don’t say goodbye to your family so soon.)

¿Podrías despedirte de los clientes cuando cierres la tienda? (Could you say goodbye to the customers when you close the store?)

Antes de despedirme, quiero desearles un feliz viaje de regreso. (Before saying goodbye, I want to wish you a happy journey back.)

No te despidas de tus amigos, ellos son tu familia elegida. (Don’t say goodbye to your friends, they are your chosen family.)

Espero que no te despidas de tus sueños tan rápido. (I hope you don’t give up on your dreams so quickly.)

¿Podrías despedirte de los empleados antes de irte? (Could you say goodbye to the employees before you leave?)

Antes de despedirme, quiero agradecerles por su amabilidad. (Before saying goodbye, I want to thank you for your kindness.)

No te despidas de tus raíces, ellas te mantienen conectado. (Don’t say goodbye to your roots, they keep you grounded.)

Espero que no te despidas de tu determinación tan fácilmente. (I hope you don’t give up on your determination so easily.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Despedirse (to say goodbye) 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.