Transcript El Subjuntivo

El Subjuntivo
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The subjunctive tense is used when you
are making statements that involve
some level of uncertainty.
– These means that if you are speaking
about about desire, supposition, doubt, or
things that may or may not happen you
should use the subjunctive.
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There are certain indicators for the use of the
subjunctive.
– These phrases are usually called impersonal
expressions.
– Additionally any time that the words may, might,
would, or should, are indicative of the subjunctive
tense.
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Some examples of the subjunctive in English
are:
– I wish I were in Spain.
– It is important that you study.
– It is probable that you will do well on the test.
Forming the subjunctive in
Spanish
To form the subjunctive in Spanish
conjugate the verb to the “yo” form.
 Drop the “o” ending.
 For –ar verbs add the opposite (-er/-ir)
endings, determined by the subject.
 For -er/-irverbs add the opposite (–ar )
endings, determined by the subject.
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Ejemplos:
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Tener
–
–
–
–
–
Tenga
Tengas
Tenga
Tengamos
Tengan
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Llegar
–
–
–
–
–
Llegue
Llegues
Llegue
Lleguemos
Lleguen
Más Ejemplos:
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In order to get good grades it is necessary
that you study.
– Para recibir buenas notas es necesario que
estudies.
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It is rare that Horacio cleans his room.
– Es raro que Horacio limpie su cuarto.
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It is bad that student have food in class.
– El malo que los estudiantes tengan comida en
clase.
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It is good that you got money from your
grandparents.
– Es bueno que recibas dinero de tus abuelos.