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Conjugation Chart of “Detenerse” (to stop) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Detenerse”

The Present Subjunctive of detenerse is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about the action of stopping. For example, Es importante que te detengas en el semáforo. (It’s important that you stop at the red light.)

Detenerse is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugations do not follow the typical patterns of regular verbs. You’ll need to memorize its unique set of conjugations for each subject pronoun.

How to Use Detenerse in the Subjunctive Mood

Detenerse generally means to stop or halt, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To stop or halt: For example, Es importante que te detengas cuando veas la señal de alto (It’s important that you stop when you see the stop sign).

To pause or take a break: For example, Necesito que te detengas un momento para descansar (I need you to pause for a moment to rest).

To linger or stay: For example, No quiero que te detengas mucho tiempo en ese lugar peligroso (I don’t want you to linger too long in that dangerous place).

To halt progress or development (figurative): For example, Es crucial que no te detengas en tus estudios (It’s crucial that you don’t halt your studies).

To stop someone from doing something (colloquial): For example, ¡Oye, que no te detengas! ¡Sigue contando ese chisme! (Hey, don’t stop! Keep telling that gossip!)

Real Life Examples of Detenerse in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que el conductor se detenga en el semáforo rojo. (I hope the driver stops at the red light.)

Es importante que todos nos detengamos a pensar en las consecuencias de nuestras acciones. (It’s important that we all stop to think about the consequences of our actions.)

El juez ordenó que el acusado se detenga y no se mueva. (The judge ordered that the accused stop and not move.)

Mamá quiere que te detengas a descansar un rato. (Mom wants you to stop and rest for a while.)

Ojalá que los manifestantes se detengan y dialoguen en vez de protestar. (I hope the protesters stop and have a dialogue instead of protesting.)

Para evitar un accidente, es crucial que os detengáis en los pasos peatonales. (To avoid an accident, it’s crucial that you stop at crosswalks.)

Aunque tengas prisa, es mejor que te detengas y respires profundo antes de tomar una decisión. (Even if you’re in a hurry, it’s better that you stop and take a deep breath before making a decision.)

Los reglamentos indican que los vehículos se detengan completamente en las señales de alto. (The regulations indicate that vehicles must come to a complete stop at stop signs.)

Insistí en que mi hermano se detenga a considerar todas las opciones antes de renunciar. (I insisted that my brother stop to consider all the options before quitting.)

Ojalá que los políticos se detengan a escuchar las preocupaciones de los ciudadanos. (I hope the politicians stop to listen to the concerns of the citizens.)

Aunque estés apurado, es importante que te detengas y disfrutes los pequeños momentos. (Even if you’re in a hurry, it’s important that you stop and enjoy the little moments.)

El entrenador nos pidió que nos detengamos y tomemos un descanso después de la práctica agotadora. (The coach asked us to stop and take a break after the grueling practice.)

Para mejorar tus habilidades, es necesario que te detengas y practiques con regularidad. (To improve your skills, it’s necessary that you stop and practice regularly.)

Ojalá que los líderes mundiales se detengan y encuentren una solución pacífica al conflicto. (I hope world leaders stop and find a peaceful solution to the conflict.)

Es importante que os detengáis a pensar en las consecuencias antes de actuar impulsivamente. (It’s important that you stop to think about the consequences before acting impulsively.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Detenerse (to stop) in the Subjunctive Mood (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.