The presente de subjuntivo of producir is used to express desires, doubts, or uncertainty about producing something, for example: Es importante que la fábrica produzca suficientes suministros. (It’s important that the factory produces enough supplies.)
This verb belongs to the -cir to -zca spelling-changing conjugation type, where the c changes to zc before the endings are added.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Producir (to produce) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):
Pronoun | Conjugation |
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Yo | produzca |
Tú | produzcas |
Él / Ella / Usted | produzca |
Nosotros / Nosotras | produzcamos |
Vosotros / Vosotras | produzcáis |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | produzcan |
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Usage of Producir in the Subjunctive Mood
Producir generally means to produce, generate or create, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.
To produce or generate: for example, Es importante que la fábrica produzca suficientes suministros. (It’s important that the factory produces enough supplies.)
To cause or bring about: for example, Espero que este nuevo método no produzca efectos secundarios. (I hope this new method doesn’t produce any side effects.)
To yield or bear fruit (figuratively): for example, Ojalá que nuestros esfuerzos produzcan buenos resultados. (Hopefully our efforts will produce good results.)
To create or compose (art, music, etc.): for example, Es crucial que el artista produzca obras que conmuevan al público. (It’s crucial that the artist produces works that move the audience.)
To earn or generate income (colloquial): for example, Necesito que este negocio produzca más dinero. (I need this business to produce more money.)
Examples
Examples of Producir in the Subjunctive Mood
Es importante que cada empresa produzca de manera sostenible. (It’s important that every company produces in a sustainable way.)
Ojalá que el nuevo gobierno produzca cambios positivos. (Hopefully the new government produces positive changes.)
Para que los cultivos crezcan bien, es necesario que la tierra produzca suficientes nutrientes. (For the crops to grow well, it’s necessary that the soil produces enough nutrients.)
Aunque no lo creas, el chef insistió en que produzcamos la salsa desde cero. (Unbelievable as it may seem, the chef insisted that we produce the sauce from scratch.)
El entrenador nos pidió que produzcamos nuestro máximo esfuerzo en el partido. (The coach asked us to produce our maximum effort in the game.)
Los ambientalistas quieren que las fábricas produzcan menos emisiones contaminantes. (Environmentalists want factories to produce fewer polluting emissions.)
Mis padres esperan que yo produzca buenos resultados académicos. (My parents expect me to produce good academic results.)
El jefe nos ordenó que produzcamos un informe detallado antes del viernes. (The boss ordered us to produce a detailed report before Friday.)
La compañía desea que sus empleados produzcan ideas innovadoras. (The company wants its employees to produce innovative ideas.)
Es fundamental que los artistas produzcan obras que reflejen su visión única. (It’s essential that artists produce works that reflect their unique vision.)
El director sugirió que produzcamos una nueva versión de la obra de teatro. (The director suggested that we produce a new version of the play.)
Los científicos esperan que sus experimentos produzcan resultados reveladores. (Scientists hope that their experiments produce revealing results.)
Aunque cueste trabajo, es importante que produzcas contenido de calidad. (Even though it’s hard work, it’s important that you produce quality content.)
El equipo de mercadotecnia insistió en que produzcamos un video viral. (The marketing team insisted that we produce a viral video.)
Para tener éxito, los empresarios deben asegurarse de que sus negocios produzcan ganancias. (To be successful, entrepreneurs must ensure that their businesses produce profits.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Producir (to produce) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:
Spanish | English |
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Yo produzca | I produce |
Tú produzcas | You produce |
Él / Ella / Usted produzca | He / She / You (formal) produces |
Nosotros / Nosotras produzcamos | We produce |
Vosotros / Vosotras produzcáis | You all produce |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes produzcan | They / You all (formal) produce |
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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.