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Conjugation Chart of “Sobresalir” (to stand out) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Sobresalir”

The Subjunctive Mood of Sobresalir is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about something standing out or excelling. For example, “Es importante que tú sobresalgas en tus estudios.” (“It’s important that you stand out in your studies.”)

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

How to Use Sobresalir in the Subjunctive Mood

The present subjunctive of sobresalir is used to express wishes, desires, demands, or situations of uncertainty or subjectivity.

To stand out or protrude: For example, Es importante que tu trabajo sobresalga entre los demás. (It’s important that your work stands out from the rest.)

To excel or be outstanding: For example, Espero que sobresalgas en tus estudios. (I hope you excel in your studies.)

To be prominent or noticeable (colloquial): For example, Su nariz sobresale demasiado. (His nose sticks out too much.)

Real Life Examples of Sobresalir in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que cada empleado sobresalga en su trabajo para que la empresa tenga éxito. (It’s important that each employee excels at their job so the company can be successful.)

Espero que mi hijo sobresalga en sus estudios para que pueda ingresar a una buena universidad. (I hope my son excels in his studies so he can get into a good university.)

El entrenador quiere que todos los jugadores sobresalgan en el próximo partido. (The coach wants all the players to excel in the next game.)

Aunque es difícil, es importante que sobresalgamos en nuestras metas personales. (Although it’s difficult, it’s important that we excel in our personal goals.)

Para tener éxito en la vida, es necesario que sobresalgas en lo que haces. (To be successful in life, it’s necessary that you excel at what you do.)

Ojalá que los nuevos empleados sobresalgan en sus tareas desde el primer día. (Hopefully the new employees excel at their tasks from day one.)

Es fundamental que los líderes comunitarios sobresalgan como ejemplo para los demás. (It’s essential that community leaders excel as an example for others.)

Mamá espera que todos sobresalgamos en nuestras carreras para tener una vida próspera. (Mom hopes we all excel in our careers to have a prosperous life.)

Para ganar el concurso, es necesario que tu proyecto sobresalga entre los demás. (To win the contest, it’s necessary that your project stands out from the rest.)

El jefe quiere que sus empleados sobresalgan y destaquen en el mercado laboral. (The boss wants his employees to excel and stand out in the job market.)

Aunque la competencia es dura, confío en que sobresalgas con tu talento y dedicación. (Although the competition is tough, I trust that you’ll excel with your talent and dedication.)

Es importante que los artistas sobresalgan con su creatividad para inspirar a otros. (It’s important that artists excel with their creativity to inspire others.)

Ojalá que los estudiantes sobresalgan en sus exámenes finales después de tanto esfuerzo. (Hopefully the students excel on their final exams after so much effort.)

Para tener éxito en los negocios, es crucial que tus productos y servicios sobresalgan. (To be successful in business, it’s crucial that your products and services excel.)

Es importante que los atletas sobresalgan no solo en su deporte, sino también como modelos a seguir. (It’s important that athletes excel not only in their sport, but also as role models.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Sobresalir (to stand out) 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.