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Conjugation Chart of “Recaer” (to relapse) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Recaer”

The Subjunctive Mood of Recaer is used to express wishes, doubts, or hypothetical situations, for example: Espero que no recaigas en tus viejos hábitos. (I hope you don’t relapse into your old habits.)

Recaer is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugation follows a unique pattern that must be memorized.

How to Use Recaer in the Subjunctive Mood

The present subjunctive of recaer is used to express wishes, desires, doubts, or uncertainty about relapsing or falling back into a previous condition or situation.

Relapse or fall back into a previous condition: For example, Espero que no recaigas en tus viejos hábitos. (I hope you don’t relapse into your old habits.)

Idiomatic usage: No recaigas en lo mismo. (Don’t fall back into the same [mistake/behavior].) This can be used as a warning or advice.

Slang/Rude usage: ¡Recaíste como un pendejo! (You relapsed like an idiot!) This expresses disappointment or criticism in a rude way.

Real Life Examples of Recaer in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que nadie recaiga en los viejos hábitos después de tanto esfuerzo. (I hope no one relapses into old habits after so much effort.)

Aunque el paciente se recuperó, el médico teme que recaiga si no sigue el tratamiento. (Although the patient recovered, the doctor fears he may relapse if he doesn’t follow the treatment.)

Es importante que recaigamos en la rutina de ejercicio después de las vacaciones. (It’s important that we get back into our exercise routine after the holidays.)

El juez advirtió al acusado que si recaía, iría a la cárcel. (The judge warned the defendant that if he reoffended, he would go to jail.)

Ojalá que tu hermano no recaiga en el alcoholismo después de la rehabilitación. (I hope your brother doesn’t relapse into alcoholism after rehab.)

Para evitar que recaigamos en la deuda, debemos controlar nuestros gastos. (To avoid relapsing into debt, we must control our spending.)

Aunque superó su depresión, temo que recaiga si pierde su trabajo. (Although he overcame his depression, I fear he may relapse if he loses his job.)

Es crucial que los exfumadores no recaigan en el hábito de fumar. (It’s crucial that former smokers don’t relapse into the smoking habit.)

Ojalá que los políticos no recaigan en las prácticas corruptas del pasado. (I hope politicians don’t relapse into the corrupt practices of the past.)

Después de superar su adicción a las drogas, esperamos que Juan no recaiga. (After overcoming his drug addiction, we hope Juan doesn’t relapse.)

Para evitar que recaigas en la ansiedad, practica técnicas de relajación. (To avoid relapsing into anxiety, practice relaxation techniques.)

Aunque la economía se recuperó, los expertos temen que recaiga en recesión. (Although the economy recovered, experts fear it may relapse into recession.)

Es importante que los exconvictos no recaigan en actividades delictivas. (It’s important that former convicts don’t relapse into criminal activities.)

Después de superar su trastorno alimenticio, esperamos que María no recaiga. (After overcoming her eating disorder, we hope Maria doesn’t relapse.)

Para evitar que recaigamos en malos hábitos, debemos mantenernos motivados. (To avoid relapsing into bad habits, we must stay motivated.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Recaer (to relapse) in the Subjunctive Mood (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.