The Subjunctive Mood of Matricular is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about enrolling or registering for something, for example: Espero que tú matricules en la universidad el próximo año. (I hope you enroll in the university next year.)

Matricular is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the Present Subjunctive follow the standard pattern for that verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Matricular (to enroll) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

The present subjunctive of matricular is used to express wishes, desires, demands, or uncertainty about enrolling or registering for something.

To enroll or register: Por ejemplo, es necesario que yo me matricule en la universidad (it is necessary that I enroll in the university). This expresses the need or desire to enroll.

Suggestion or recommendation: Por ejemplo, te sugiero que te matricules en ese curso (I suggest you enroll in that course). This conveys a recommendation to enroll.

Uncertainty: Por ejemplo, no sé si debo matricularme en esa clase (I don’t know if I should enroll in that class). This expresses uncertainty about enrolling.

Slang/Idiomatic: In some Latin American contexts, matricularse can colloquially mean to start or begin something, like ya me matriculé en el trabajo nuevo (I’ve already started the new job).

Examples

Examples of Matricular in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que cada estudiante matricule sus clases a tiempo. (It’s important that each student enroll in their classes on time.)

El director recomienda que todos los alumnos matriculen al menos cuatro cursos este semestre. (The principal recommends that all students enroll in at least four courses this semester.)

Aunque no tengas el dinero ahora, espero que matricules en la universidad el próximo año. (Even though you don’t have the money now, I hope you enroll in university next year.)

Mis padres insisten en que matriculemos a nuestros hijos en una buena escuela primaria. (My parents insist that we enroll our children in a good elementary school.)

Ojalá que ustedes matriculen en un curso de idiomas para mejorar sus habilidades lingüísticas. (I hope you all enroll in a language course to improve your language skills.)

El requisito es que cada solicitante matricule en línea antes de la fecha límite. (The requirement is that each applicant enroll online before the deadline.)

Tal vez sea mejor que matricules en un programa de capacitación profesional en lugar de ir a la universidad. (Maybe it’s better that you enroll in a vocational training program instead of going to university.)

Quiero que mis hijos matriculen en actividades extracurriculares para desarrollar nuevos talentos. (I want my children to enroll in extracurricular activities to develop new talents.)

La universidad exige que todos los estudiantes internacionales matriculen en un curso de orientación cultural. (The university requires that all international students enroll in a cultural orientation course.)

¿Crees que deba matricularme en un curso en línea para aprender un nuevo idioma? (Do you think I should enroll in an online course to learn a new language?)

Aunque cueste mucho dinero, es esencial que matricules a tu hijo en un buen programa preescolar. (Even though it costs a lot of money, it’s essential that you enroll your child in a good preschool program.)

Antes de viajar, es recomendable que te matricules en un curso de conversación básica en el idioma local. (Before traveling, it’s advisable that you enroll in a basic conversation course in the local language.)

Para obtener la visa de estudiante, el consulado requiere que matricules en un programa acreditado. (To obtain the student visa, the consulate requires that you enroll in an accredited program.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Matricular (to enroll) 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.