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“Navegar” (to navigate) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Navegar”

The subjuntivo presente of navegar is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about navigating or browsing, for example: Espero que navegues con cuidado por esas páginas web peligrosas. (I hope you navigate those dangerous websites carefully.)

Navegar is a -gar verb that undergoes a stem change to -gue in the subjunctive mood. The conjugations follow the regular pattern for this verb type.

How to Use Navegar in the Subjunctive Mood

Navegar generally means to navigate or browse, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To surf the internet: Por ejemplo, aunque naveguemos por sitios web peligrosos, no descarguemos archivos sospechosos. (Even if we surf dangerous websites, let’s not download suspicious files.)

To sail or travel by ship: Por ejemplo, si navegáramos por el Mediterráneo, veríamos muchas islas bonitas. (If we sailed across the Mediterranean, we would see many beautiful islands.)

To get around (figuratively): Por ejemplo, aunque naveguemos por la vida sin un mapa, encontraremos nuestro camino. (Even if we navigate through life without a map, we’ll find our way.)

To browse or look around (colloquial): Por ejemplo, si navegáramos por esa tienda, seguro encontraríamos algo chulo. (If we browsed around that store, we’d surely find something cool.)

To flirt or hit on someone (vulgar slang): Por ejemplo, aunque naveguemos a esa chica, probablemente nos rechace. (Even if we hit on that girl, she’ll probably reject us.)

Real Life Examples of Navegar in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que navegues con cuidado en la web. (It’s important that you browse the web carefully.)

El capitán ordenó que naveguemos hacia el norte. (The captain ordered that we sail north.)

Aunque no tengas experiencia, es necesario que navegues esas aguas turbulentas. (Even though you don’t have experience, it’s necessary that you navigate those turbulent waters.)

Ojalá que naveguen con éxito en su nueva empresa. (I hope they navigate their new business successfully.)

Para que podamos llegar a tiempo, es mejor que naveguemos por la ruta más corta. (So that we can arrive on time, it’s better that we navigate the shortest route.)

Siempre que navegues en internet, asegúrate de proteger tu privacidad. (Whenever you browse the internet, make sure to protect your privacy.)

Es fundamental que los marineros naveguen con las cartas de navegación actualizadas. (It’s essential that sailors navigate with updated navigation charts.)

Aunque el mar esté picado, es imprescindible que el barco navegue con rumbo fijo. (Even if the sea is rough, it’s essential that the ship navigates with a steady course.)

Pase lo que pase, es crucial que naveguemos con determinación hacia nuestras metas. (Whatever happens, it’s crucial that we navigate with determination towards our goals.)

Para tener éxito en los negocios, se recomienda que naveguen las tendencias del mercado con atención. (To be successful in business, it’s recommended that they navigate market trends carefully.)

Aunque la tarea sea difícil, insisto en que navegues esas aguas turbulentas con valentía. (Even though the task is difficult, I insist that you navigate those turbulent waters with courage.)

Independientemente de los obstáculos, es esencial que naveguemos hacia un futuro más sostenible. (Regardless of obstacles, it’s essential that we navigate towards a more sustainable future.)

Tal vez sea mejor que naveguen con un guía experimentado en esas aguas desconocidas. (Perhaps it’s better that they navigate those unknown waters with an experienced guide.)

Aunque tengas miedo, es importante que navegues tus emociones con sabiduría. (Even if you’re afraid, it’s important that you navigate your emotions wisely.)

Para tener una vida plena, se sugiere que naveguemos por senderos que nos permitan crecer como personas. (To have a fulfilling life, it’s suggested that we navigate paths that allow us to grow as individuals.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Navegar (to navigate) 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.