The Subjunctive Mood of Llamar is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty, for example: Espero que me llames esta noche. (I hope you call me tonight.)

Llamar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the Present Subjunctive follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Llamar (to call) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

The present subjunctive of llamar is used to express desires, doubts, demands, or hypothetical situations.

Expressing desires: For example, Espero que me llames pronto. (I hope you call me soon.)

Expressing doubts: For example, Dudo que me llame hoy. (I doubt he/she will call me today.)

Expressing demands: For example, Es necesario que me llames antes de venir. (It’s necessary that you call me before coming.)

Expressing hypothetical situations: For example, Si me llamara, le diría que no puedo ir. (If he/she called me, I would tell him/her that I can’t go.)

Colloquial usage: Llamar la atención means “to draw attention” or “to stand out.” For example, Ese vestido llama mucho la atención. (That dress really stands out.)

Slang/Idiomatic usage: Llamar a la puerta del cielo means “to be at death’s door” or “to be close to dying.” For example, Después del accidente, estuvo llamando a la puerta del cielo por días. (After the accident, he was at death’s door for days.)

Examples

Examples of Llamar in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que llamen a la policía si ven algo sospechoso. (I hope they call the police if they see anything suspicious.)

Aunque llame a la puerta, nadie responde. (Even if I call at the door, no one answers.)

Es importante que llamemos a nuestros seres queridos de vez en cuando. (It’s important that we call our loved ones from time to time.)

Si necesitas ayuda, no dudes en llamarme. (If you need help, don’t hesitate to call me.)

Cuando llamen a la puerta, fíjate quién es antes de abrir. (When they call at the door, check who it is before opening.)

Aunque llame varias veces, mi hermano no contesta el teléfono. (Even if I call several times, my brother doesn’t answer the phone.)

Es mejor que llamemos a un profesional para que arregle el techo. (It’s better that we call a professional to fix the roof.)

Si te sientes mal, no dudes en llamarme a cualquier hora. (If you feel unwell, don’t hesitate to call me at any time.)

Cuando llamen para confirmar la cita, asegúrate de estar disponible. (When they call to confirm the appointment, make sure you’re available.)

Aunque llame temprano, mi jefe nunca contesta el teléfono. (Even if I call early, my boss never answers the phone.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Llamar (to call) 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.