Transcript Verbs

El Subjuntivo
When to use it – Indicators #1
Recuerda!
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The subjunctive is a mood. It is used
to express an action that is desired
or hoped for but that is not
necessarily real.
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The indicative mood is what all the verb
tenses so far have been. It indicates or
expresses actions that definitely are
taking place, did take place, or will take
place.
In this blog, you’ll learn some keys
that indicate the subjunctive is
needed.
Expresiones Impersonales
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The following phrases indicate an action
that is desired or possible. They are
followed by the subjunctive since it is not
definite that the action in the dependent
clause that follows each expression will be a
reality.
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Es
Es
Es
Es
Es
posible
probable
importante
bueno
fácil
Es
Es
Es
Es
Es
imposible
improbable
necesario
mejor
difícil
Ejemplos
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Es posible que ellos vayan a Miraflores.
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Es imposible que lleguen a tiempo.
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Indep. Clause = It’s possible
Depend. Clause = they may or may not go to
Miraflores.
Indep. Clause = It’s impossible
Depend. Clause = they may or may not arrive on
time.
A causa del desvío, es fácil que se pierdan.
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Indep. Clause = It’s easy
Depend. Clause = they may or may not get lost.
Deseos, Preferencías, Demandas
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The following verbs in the independent
clause indicate the dependent clause that
follows will use the subjunctive. Whether a
person desires, hopes, prefers, demands, or
insists that another person do something,
one can never be sure that the person will
in fact do it.
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Desear
Esperar
Preferir
Mandar
Insistir en
to
to
to
to
to
desire
hope
prefer
order
insist