The presente de subjuntivo of quebrar is used to express desires, doubts, or uncertainties about breaking something, for example: Espero que no quiebres el plato. (I hope you don’t break the plate.)
Quebrar is a stem-changing verb, meaning the vowel in the stem changes from e to ie in all subjunctive forms except nosotros and vosotros.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Quebrar (to break) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):
Pronoun | Conjugation |
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Yo | quiebre |
Tú | quiebres |
Él / Ella / Usted | quiebre |
Nosotros / Nosotras | quebremos |
Vosotros / Vosotras | quebréis |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | quiebren |
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Usage of Quebrar in the Subjunctive Mood
Quebrar generally means to break or fracture, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.
To break or fracture: For example, Aunque quiebre la ventana, no me importa (Even if I break the window, I don’t care).
To go bankrupt: For example, Si la empresa quiebre, perderé mi trabajo (If the company goes bankrupt, I’ll lose my job).
To violate or disobey (a rule or law): For example, Aunque quiebren las reglas, no los castigaré (Even if they break the rules, I won’t punish them).
To interrupt or disturb: For example, Aunque quiebre la paz, diré la verdad (Even if I disturb the peace, I’ll tell the truth).
To change tone or pitch (of voice): For example, Aunque su voz se quiebre, seguirá cantando (Even if her voice breaks, she’ll keep singing).
To lose strength or vigor (colloquial): For example, Aunque me quiebre, terminaré este trabajo (Even if I lose strength, I’ll finish this job).
Examples
Examples of Quebrar in the Subjunctive Mood
Espero que nadie quiebre las reglas de la comunidad. (I hope no one breaks the community rules.)
Es importante que tú quiebres el hábito de procrastinar. (It’s important that you break the habit of procrastinating.)
Ojalá que ellos no quiebren la tradición familiar. (I hope they don’t break the family tradition.)
Aunque sea difícil, es necesario que quebremos el ciclo de violencia. (Even though it’s difficult, it’s necessary that we break the cycle of violence.)
El instructor insistió en que quebréis la rutina con nuevos ejercicios. (The instructor insisted that you break the routine with new exercises.)
Independientemente de las circunstancias, no permitas que quiebren tu espíritu. (Regardless of the circumstances, don’t allow them to break your spirit.)
Antes de viajar, asegúrate de que no quiebres ninguna ley local. (Before traveling, make sure you don’t break any local laws.)
Es crucial que quiebres el silencio y denuncies el acoso. (It’s crucial that you break the silence and report the harassment.)
Ojalá que el equipo quiebre la racha de derrotas este fin de semana. (I hope the team breaks the losing streak this weekend.)
Para avanzar en tu carrera, tal vez necesites quebrar algunos esquemas tradicionales. (To advance in your career, you may need to break some traditional patterns.)
Aunque sea incómodo, es importante que quiebres el hielo en las reuniones sociales. (Even though it’s uncomfortable, it’s important that you break the ice at social gatherings.)
Los expertos recomiendan que quebremos la rutina con actividades nuevas y estimulantes. (Experts recommend that we break the routine with new and stimulating activities.)
Espero que ustedes no quiebren las reglas de la casa cuando no estemos. (I hope you don’t break the house rules when we’re not around.)
Tal vez sea hora de que quiebres con esa actitud negativa, ¿no crees? (Maybe it’s time for you to break with that negative attitude, don’t you think?)
Ojalá que las nuevas generaciones quiebren los estereotipos dañinos. (I hope the new generations break harmful stereotypes.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Quebrar (to break) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:
Spanish | English |
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Yo quiebre | I break |
Tú quiebres | You break |
Él / Ella / Usted quiebre | He / She / You (formal) breaks |
Nosotros / Nosotras quebremos | We break |
Vosotros / Vosotras quebréis | You all break |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes quiebren | They / You all (formal) break |
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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.