The Subjunctive Mood of Soñar is used to express desires, doubts, or hypothetical situations related to dreaming or imagining, for example: Espero que sueñes con algo bonito esta noche. (I hope you dream of something nice tonight.)

Soñar is a stem-changing verb, meaning the vowel in the stem changes from ‘o’ to ‘ue’ in certain conjugations. This pattern is common among Spanish verbs and must be memorized.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Soñar (to dream) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

Soñar generally means “to dream”, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To dream or imagine: This is the most common meaning, referring to the experience of dreaming while asleep or imagining something vividly while awake. For example, sueño que sueñe con un mundo mejor (I dream that I dream of a better world).

To hope or wish for: Soñar can also express a strong desire or hope for something. For example, sueño que sueñes con encontrar el amor verdadero (I hope that you dream of finding true love).

To fantasize or daydream: In a more figurative sense, soñar can mean to fantasize or have unrealistic ideas about something. For example, no sueñes tanto, eso nunca va a pasar (don’t daydream so much, that’s never going to happen).

To be oblivious or unaware (colloquial): In some colloquial expressions, soñar can imply being completely oblivious or unaware of something. For example, ¿qué sueñas? ¡Despierta! (What are you dreaming about? Wake up!)

Examples

Examples of Soñar in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que mi hijo sueñe en grande y persiga sus sueños. (I hope my son dreams big and pursues his dreams.)

Es importante que sueñes con un futuro mejor para motivarte a trabajar duro. (It’s important that you dream of a better future to motivate yourself to work hard.)

Ojalá que todos sueñen con un mundo más pacífico y justo. (I hope everyone dreams of a more peaceful and just world.)

Para tener éxito, es crucial que soñemos en grande y nos esforcemos por alcanzar nuestras metas. (To be successful, it’s crucial that we dream big and strive to achieve our goals.)

Aunque parezca imposible, espero que soñéis con hacer realidad vuestros sueños más ambiciosos. (Even though it may seem impossible, I hope you dream of making your most ambitious dreams come true.)

Es importante que los jóvenes sueñen con un futuro mejor y trabajen para lograrlo. (It’s important for young people to dream of a better future and work to achieve it.)

Ojalá que todos sueñen con un mundo más sostenible y respetuoso con el medio ambiente. (I hope everyone dreams of a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly world.)

Para tener una vida plena, es esencial que soñemos y persigamos nuestras pasiones. (To have a fulfilling life, it’s essential that we dream and pursue our passions.)

Aunque parezca difícil, espero que soñéis con hacer una diferencia positiva en el mundo. (Even though it may seem difficult, I hope you dream of making a positive difference in the world.)

Es importante que los líderes sueñen con un futuro mejor y trabajen para lograrlo. (It’s important for leaders to dream of a better future and work to achieve it.)

Ojalá que todos sueñen con una sociedad más justa e inclusiva. (I hope everyone dreams of a more just and inclusive society.)

Para tener éxito en los negocios, es crucial que soñemos en grande y nos atrevamos a innovar. (To be successful in business, it’s crucial that we dream big and dare to innovate.)

Aunque parezca imposible, espero que soñéis con hacer realidad vuestros sueños más ambiciosos. (Even though it may seem impossible, I hope you dream of making your most ambitious dreams come true.)

Es importante que los artistas sueñen con crear obras que inspiren y conmuevan a la gente. (It’s important for artists to dream of creating works that inspire and move people.)

Ojalá que todos sueñen con un mundo más justo y equitativo para las generaciones futuras. (I hope everyone dreams of a more just and equitable world for future generations.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Soñar (to dream) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (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.