-ar verb Intermediate

empeorar — Subjunctive (Subjuntivo)

to worsen / to get worse

The subjunctive conjugation of empeorar (regular -ar verb, ranked #222). Used in clauses expressing wishes, doubt, emotion, or uncertainty — typically after que. Triggers: querer, esperar, dudar, ojalá.

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Pronoun Subjunctive conjugation
yo empeore
empeores
él/ella/Ud. empeore
nosotros empeoremos
vosotros empeoréis
ellos/ellas/Uds. empeoren

Example sentence

Quiero que tú empeores más.

I want you to worsen more.

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