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tardar — Subjunctive (Subjuntivo)

to take (time), to be late, to delay

The subjunctive conjugation of tardar (regular -ar verb, ranked #2409). 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 tarde
tardes
él/ella/Ud. tarde
nosotros tardemos
vosotros tardéis
ellos/ellas/Uds. tarden

Example sentence

No tardes mucho, por favor.

Don't be long, please.

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