The Subjunctive Mood of Encender is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about turning something on or igniting something. For example, Espero que enciendas la estufa. (I hope you turn on the stove.)

Encender is a stem-changing verb, meaning the vowel in the stem changes from ‘e’ to ‘ie’ in all subjunctive forms except nosotros and vosotros. This pattern is common for many Spanish verbs.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Encender (to turn on) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

The present subjunctive of encender is used to express desires, doubts, wishes, demands, and hypothetical situations.

To turn on/light up: For example, Espero que enciendas la luz. (I hope you turn on the light.)

To ignite/set fire to: For example, Es importante que no enciendas fuego en el bosque. (It’s important that you don’t start a fire in the forest.)

To excite/arouse (slang): For example, Esa película porno me encendió. (That porn movie turned me on.)

To turn on a device: For example, Ojalá que enciendas la computadora para trabajar. (I hope you turn on the computer to work.)

Examples

Examples of Encender in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que enciendas las velas para crear un ambiente romántico. (I hope you light the candles to create a romantic atmosphere.)

Es importante que encendamos el fuego con cuidado cuando acampemos. (It’s important that we light the fire carefully when we camp.)

Aunque hace calor, encienda la chimenea para disfrutar de la atmósfera acogedora. (Even though it’s hot, light the fireplace to enjoy the cozy atmosphere.)

Ojalá que enciendan las luces navideñas pronto, me encantan las decoraciones. (I hope they light the Christmas lights soon, I love the decorations.)

Para la meditación, encienda algunas velas aromáticas e inhale profundamente. (For meditation, light some scented candles and breathe deeply.)

Aunque no fumemos, encendamos este puro cubano para celebrar tu ascenso. (Even though we don’t smoke, let’s light this Cuban cigar to celebrate your promotion.)

Ojalá que enciendas la barbacoa, tengo unas costillas deliciosas para asar. (I hope you light the barbecue, I have some delicious ribs to grill.)

Es vital que enciendan las antorchas para iluminar el camino en la cueva. (It’s vital that they light the torches to illuminate the path in the cave.)

Para crear un ambiente acogedor, encienda la chimenea y prepare un chocolate caliente. (To create a cozy atmosphere, light the fireplace and prepare some hot chocolate.)

Ojalá que enciendan las luces de Navidad pronto, me encantan las decoraciones festivas. (I hope they light the Christmas lights soon, I love the festive decorations.)

Para la ceremonia espiritual, encendamos esta vela sagrada y concentrémonos en nuestras intenciones. (For the spiritual ceremony, let’s light this sacred candle and focus on our intentions.)

Es importante que enciendan las linternas antes de entrar en la cueva, está muy oscuro ahí dentro. (It’s important that they light the lanterns before entering the cave, it’s very dark in there.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Encender (to turn on) 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.