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“Trabajar” (to work) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Trabajar”

The subjunctive mood of Trabajar is used to express wishes, desires, or situations that are uncertain or hypothetical, for example: Es importante que trabajes duro. (It’s important that you work hard.)

Trabajar is a regular -ar verb, so its subjunctive conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

How to Use Trabajar in the Subjunctive Mood

Trabajar generally means “to work” or “to labor”, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To work or labor: for example, Es importante que trabajemos duro para alcanzar nuestras metas. (It’s important that we work hard to achieve our goals.)

To make an effort: for example, Aunque trabajes mucho, no lograrás nada sin paciencia. (Even if you make a lot of effort, you won’t achieve anything without patience.)

To manipulate or shape: for example, Para que la masa quede bien, hay que trabajarla con cuidado. (For the dough to turn out well, you have to work it carefully.)

To function or operate: for example, Es necesario que el motor trabaje correctamente para que el coche ande bien. (It’s necessary for the engine to work properly for the car to run well.)

To bother or annoy (colloquial): for example, No me trabajes tanto con tus preguntas. (Don’t bother me so much with your questions.)

Real Life Examples of Trabajar in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que trabajes duro para alcanzar tus metas. (It’s important that you work hard to achieve your goals.)

Ojalá que trabajen juntos para resolver este problema. (I hope they work together to solve this problem.)

Aunque no tengas experiencia, el jefe quiere que trabajes con nosotros. (Even though you don’t have experience, the boss wants you to work with us.)

Preferiría que trabajemos en equipo para este proyecto. (I would prefer that we work as a team for this project.)

Es necesario que trabajen duro para mantener a sus familias. (It’s necessary that they work hard to support their families.)

Tal vez trabajemos horas extras para ganar más dinero. (Maybe we should work overtime to earn more money.)

Dudo que trabajen bien juntos, ya que no se llevan bien. (I doubt they will work well together since they don’t get along.)

Es una pena que no trabajen los domingos, me vendría bien el dinero extra. (It’s a pity they don’t work on Sundays, I could use the extra money.)

Quiero que trabajes conmigo en este proyecto, tu experiencia será muy valiosa. (I want you to work with me on this project, your experience will be very valuable.)

Sería bueno que trabajemos un poco más duro para terminar a tiempo. (It would be good if we worked a little harder to finish on time.)

Aunque no te guste, es importante que trabajes para mantenerte. (Even if you don’t like it, it’s important that you work to support yourself.)

Me alegro de que trabajen tan bien juntos, es un gran equipo. (I’m glad they work so well together, it’s a great team.)

Espero que trabajemos duro para tener un futuro mejor. (I hope we work hard for a better future.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Trabajar (to work) in the Subjunctive Mood (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.