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Conjugation Chart of “Usar” (to use) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Usar”

The Present Subjunctive of Usar is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about the action of using something, for example: Espero que uses el diccionario. (I hope you use the dictionary.)

Usar is a regular -ar verb, so its Present Subjunctive conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type by dropping the -o ending of the yo form in the present indicative and adding the corresponding subjunctive endings.

How to Use Usar in the Subjunctive Mood

The present subjunctive of usar is used to express wishes, desires, demands, or uncertainty about an action or state.

To express wishes or desires: For example, Ojalá que uses el casco cuando montes en bicicleta. (I hope you wear a helmet when you ride a bike.)

To express demands or recommendations: For example, Es necesario que uses protector solar cuando estés en la playa. (It’s necessary that you use sunscreen when you’re at the beach.)

To express uncertainty or doubt: For example, No creo que uses esa aplicación, es muy complicada. (I don’t think you use that app, it’s very complicated.)

Colloquial usage: In some Latin American countries, usar can be used informally to mean “to consume” or “to take” drugs or alcohol, for example, ¿Usas drogas? (Do you do drugs?)

Real Life Examples of Usar in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que usemos máscaras en lugares públicos. (It’s important that we use masks in public places.)

Aunque no uses el teléfono durante la reunión, por favor mantenlo en silencio. (Even if you don’t use your phone during the meeting, please keep it on silent.)

Para ahorrar energía, es mejor que usen focos LED en su hogar. (To save energy, it’s better that they use LED bulbs in their home.)

¿Crees que use mi nueva cámara en nuestro viaje? (Do you think I should use my new camera on our trip?)

Ojalá usemos el transporte público más a menudo para reducir la contaminación. (I hope we use public transportation more often to reduce pollution.)

Es una lástima que no usen materiales reciclados en la construcción. (It’s a shame they don’t use recycled materials in construction.)

¿Qué tal si uso mi nueva aplicación de traducción cuando vayamos al restaurante? (How about I use my new translation app when we go to the restaurant?)

Aunque uses un mapa, es fácil perderse en esa ciudad. (Even if you use a map, it’s easy to get lost in that city.)

Es fundamental que usemos protector solar cuando estemos al aire libre. (It’s essential that we use sunscreen when we’re outdoors.)

¿Crees que deba usar mi nuevo traje para la entrevista de trabajo? (Do you think I should use my new suit for the job interview?)

Ojalá usen más energía renovable en lugar de combustibles fósiles. (I hope they use more renewable energy instead of fossil fuels.)

Es una pena que no uses tu talento artístico más a menudo. (It’s a pity you don’t use your artistic talent more often.)

¿Qué opinas si usamos la aplicación de citas para conocer gente nueva? (What do you think if we use the dating app to meet new people?)

Aunque usen las redes sociales con frecuencia, los jóvenes aún leen libros. (Even though they use social media frequently, young people still read books.)

Es recomendable que uses auriculares cuando escuches música en lugares públicos. (It’s advisable that you use headphones when listening to music in public places.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Usar (to use) 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.