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Conjugation Chart of “Nacer” (to be born) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Nacer”

The Present Subjunctive of nacer is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about being born, for example: Espero que nazca sano. (I hope he is born healthy.)

Nacer is a spelling-changing verb that follows the -cer to -zca pattern in the Present Subjunctive. The stem nac- changes to naz- before the subjunctive endings are added.

How to Use Nacer in the Subjunctive Mood

Nacer generally means “to be born”, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To be born: The most common meaning is the literal sense of being born or coming into existence, for example, Espero que nazca sano y salvo. (I hope he/she is born safe and sound.)

To originate or arise: Nacer can also mean for something to originate or arise from a particular source, for example, Que nazca una nueva era de paz entre las naciones. (May a new era of peace arise between nations.)

To sprout or grow: In some contexts, nacer refers to plants sprouting or growing from the ground, for example, Que nazcan muchas flores en tu jardín. (May many flowers sprout in your garden.)

To emerge or appear: Nacer can mean for something to emerge or appear, often unexpectedly, for example, Que no nazcan más rumores sobre el escándalo. (May no more rumors emerge about the scandal.)

To be born with a talent (colloquial): In informal speech, nacer can suggest being born with a natural talent or ability, for example, Nació para ser artista, ¿no? (He/She was born to be an artist, wasn’t he/she?)

Real Life Examples of Nacer in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que el bebé nazca sano. (It’s important that the baby is born healthy.)

Ojalá que tu hermana nazca sin complicaciones. (I hope your sister gives birth without complications.)

Aunque es poco probable, existe la posibilidad de que el niño nazca con alguna discapacidad. (Although it’s unlikely, there’s a possibility that the child is born with a disability.)

Para que un ser humano nazca, se necesita la unión de un óvulo y un espermatozoide. (For a human being to be born, the union of an egg and a sperm is needed.)

Es fundamental que el gobierno garantice que ningún niño nazca en la pobreza. (It’s essential that the government ensures no child is born into poverty.)

Mamá espera que su nieto nazca a finales de este año. (Mom hopes her grandson is born by the end of this year.)

Quiero que mi hijo nazca en un país donde reine la paz y la justicia. (I want my son to be born in a country where peace and justice reign.)

Ruego a Dios que el parto sea exitoso y que el bebé nazca sin problemas. (I pray to God that the delivery is successful and the baby is born without issues.)

Aunque es poco común, existe la posibilidad de que gemelos nazcan de madres diferentes. (Although it’s uncommon, there’s a possibility that twins are born from different mothers.)

Ojalá que tus sobrinos nazcan fuertes y saludables. (I hope your nephews are born strong and healthy.)

Es importante que los bebés prematuros nazcan en hospitales con unidades de cuidados intensivos neonatales. (It’s important that premature babies are born in hospitals with neonatal intensive care units.)

Aunque es raro, existe la posibilidad de que gemelos idénticos nazcan en diferentes años. (Although it’s rare, there’s a possibility that identical twins are born in different years.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Nacer (to be born) 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.