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Conjugation Chart of “Empezar” (to begin) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Empezar”

The Subjunctive Mood of Empezar is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about the action of starting something, for example: Espero que empieces a estudiar más. (I hope you start studying more.)

This verb follows the e to ie stem-changing pattern in the present subjunctive, where the stem vowel e changes to ie in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.

How to Use Empezar in the Subjunctive Mood

Empezar generally means “to start” or “to begin”, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To start or begin something: for example, Espero que empieces a estudiar más (I hope you start studying more).

To initiate or set in motion: for example, Es importante que empecemos el proyecto cuanto antes (It’s important that we start the project as soon as possible).

To start doing something (colloquial): for example, ¿Qué pasa si empecemos a salir juntos? (What if we start going out together?)

To begin speaking or saying something (rude): for example, No empieces con tus tonterías otra vez (Don’t start with your nonsense again).

To start causing trouble or problems: for example, Si empecéis a pelearos, os vais a la calle (If you start fighting, you’re going out on the street).

Real Life Examples of Empezar in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que empiecen a reciclar más en esta comunidad. (I hope they start recycling more in this community.)

¿Cuándo empezamos a preparar la cena? (When should we start preparing dinner?)

Ojalá que empiecen a tomar el cambio climático más en serio. (I hope they start taking climate change more seriously.)

Es crucial que empieces a ahorrar para tu jubilación. (It’s crucial that you start saving for your retirement.)

Sugiero que empecemos a buscar vuelos para nuestras vacaciones. (I suggest we start looking for flights for our vacation.)

El entrenador insistió en que el equipo empiece a practicar más. (The coach insisted that the team start practicing more.)

Mis amigos quieren que empecemos a salir más seguido. (My friends want us to start going out more often.)

Es importante que empiecen a comer más frutas y verduras. (It’s important that they start eating more fruits and vegetables.)

Ojalá que empiecen a valorar más a los maestros. (I hope they start valuing teachers more.)

Tal vez empecemos un negocio juntos, ¿qué opinas? (Maybe we should start a business together, what do you think?)

Es hora de que empieces a pensar en tu futuro profesional. (It’s time for you to start thinking about your professional future.)

Espero que empiecen a tomar medidas para reducir la contaminación. (I hope they start taking measures to reduce pollution.)

Tal vez sea buena idea que empieces a aprender un nuevo idioma. (Maybe it’s a good idea for you to start learning a new language.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Empezar (to begin) 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.