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 lindo esta noche. (I hope you dream of something nice tonight.)

This is a stem-changing verb, where the ‘o’ changes to ‘ue’ in all subjunctive forms except nosotros and vosotros. This pattern is common among Spanish verbs with an ‘o’ to ‘ue’ stem change.

Conjugations

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

The present subjunctive of soñar is used to express desires, doubts, wishes, or uncertainty about dreaming or imagining something.

Desire or wish: For example, Sueño con que me compres un anillo de compromiso. (I dream that you buy me an engagement ring.)

Doubt or uncertainty: For example, No creo que sueñe con ser millonario. (I don’t think he dreams of being a millionaire.)

Imagining or fantasizing: For example, Sueño con tener una casa en la playa. (I dream of having a house on the beach.) This can also be used soñar despierto (daydreaming).

Slang/Idiomatic: Ni lo sueñes (Don’t even dream about it) is a common phrase used to shut down an unrealistic idea or desire.

Examples

Examples of Soñar in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que sueñes con algo bonito esta noche. (I hope you dream of something nice tonight.)

Es importante que soñemos en grande y persigamos nuestras metas. (It’s important that we dream big and pursue our goals.)

Aunque parezca imposible, no dejes que nadie te diga que no sueñes. (Even if it seems impossible, don’t let anyone tell you not to dream.)

Ojalá que sueñen con un mundo mejor y más justo para todos. (I hope they dream of a better and fairer world for everyone.)

Dicen que si sueñas con algo con mucha intensidad, se puede hacer realidad. (They say that if you dream about something intensely enough, it can come true.)

Aunque cueste trabajo, es importante que sueñe con alcanzar sus metas profesionales. (Although it’s hard work, it’s important that you dream of achieving your professional goals.)

Ojalá que sueñes con algo chido esta noche, carnal. (I hope you dream of something cool tonight, dude.)

Aunque parezca una locura, soñemos con viajar a Marte algún día. (Even if it seems crazy, let’s dream of traveling to Mars someday.)

Es importante que sueñen con un futuro mejor para sus hijos. (It’s important that they dream of a better future for their children.)

Dicen que si sueñas con algo con mucha fe, se puede lograr. (They say that if you dream of something with great faith, it can be achieved.)

Ojalá que sueñe con algo inspirador para su próximo proyecto. (I hope you dream of something inspiring for your next project.)

Aunque cueste creerlo, sueñen en grande y no se rindan nunca. (Even if it’s hard to believe, dream big and never give up.)

Conjugations with English Translations

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