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Conjugation Chart of “Establecer” (to establish) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Establecer”

The presente de subjuntivo of establecer is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about establishing something, for example: Es importante que establezca sus metas. (It’s important that you establish your goals.)

This verb belongs to the -cer to -zca spelling-changing conjugation type, where the ‘c’ changes to ‘zc’ before the vowel endings.

How to Use Establecer in the Subjunctive Mood

Establecer generally means to establish, set up, or start something, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To establish or set up: for example, Es importante que establezca un horario de estudio. (It’s important that you establish a study schedule.)

To determine or decide: for example, El juez estableció que se pague una multa. (The judge determined that a fine be paid.)

To start or initiate: for example, Esperamos que el nuevo gobierno establezca reformas económicas. (We hope the new government initiates economic reforms.)

To settle or take up residence: for example, Mis padres quieren que me establezca cerca de ellos. (My parents want me to settle near them.)

To make a rule or regulation (colloquial): for example, El jefe estableció que no se pueda fumar en la oficina. (The boss made it a rule that you can’t smoke in the office.)

Real Life Examples of Establecer in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que establezcas metas realistas para tu proyecto. (It’s important that you set realistic goals for your project.)

El juez ordenó que la empresa estableciera un fondo para compensar a las víctimas. (The judge ordered that the company establish a fund to compensate the victims.)

Ojalá que el nuevo gobierno establezca políticas más justas para los trabajadores. (Hopefully the new government establishes fairer policies for workers.)

Es fundamental que establezcamos una buena comunicación desde el principio de nuestra relación. (It’s essential that we establish good communication from the start of our relationship.)

Sugiero que establezcáis un presupuesto mensual para controlar mejor sus gastos. (I suggest that you set a monthly budget to better control your expenses.)

Tal vez sería bueno que establezcan un horario de estudio para los niños. (Maybe it would be good if they set a study schedule for the kids.)

Antes de viajar, es recomendable que establezca un itinerario tentativo. (Before traveling, it’s advisable that you establish a tentative itinerary.)

Para tener éxito, es crucial que establezcas prioridades y te enfoques en lo más importante. (To be successful, it’s crucial that you set priorities and focus on what’s most important.)

Sería ideal que la empresa estableciera un programa de capacitación para sus empleados. (It would be ideal for the company to establish a training program for its employees.)

Aunque es difícil, es necesario que establezcan límites saludables con sus hijos adolescentes. (Although it’s difficult, it’s necessary that they establish healthy boundaries with their teenage children.)

Para mejorar las relaciones, el mediador sugirió que ambas partes establecieran algunas reglas básicas. (To improve relations, the mediator suggested that both parties establish some basic rules.)

Quiero que establezcamos una tradición familiar de hacer un viaje juntos cada año. (I want us to establish a family tradition of taking a trip together every year.)

Sería bueno que establezcan un fondo de emergencia por si surgen gastos inesperados. (It would be good if they establish an emergency fund in case unexpected expenses come up.)

Para tener una vida más equilibrada, el terapeuta recomendó que estableciera límites entre el trabajo y la vida personal. (To have a more balanced life, the therapist recommended that you establish boundaries between work and personal life.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Establecer (to establish) 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.