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matar — Subjunctive (Subjuntivo)

to kill

The subjunctive conjugation of matar (regular -ar verb, ranked #496). 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 mate
mates
él/ella/Ud. mate
nosotros matemos
vosotros matéis
ellos/ellas/Uds. maten

Example sentence

Espero que tú mates.

I hope that you kill.

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